Chico, California vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 6.0% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $106,026 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Chico, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
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  6.0% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  12.1% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
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  Personal
  0.4% higher
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