Cost of Living Calculator - Chula Vista, California vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 18.7% cheaper than Chula Vista, California.

You would need a salary of $40,656 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chula Vista, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Chula Vista, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Chula Vista, California
Chula Vista, CA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Chula Vista, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  25.6% lower
  Health
  27.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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