Centennial, Colorado vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 9.4% cheaper than Centennial, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $99,364 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Centennial, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Centennial, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Centennial, Colorado
Centennial, CO vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Centennial, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% lower
      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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  32.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower

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