Cost of Living Calculator - Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 53.3% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $229,924 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
205% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  190.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  38.4% higher
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher

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