Cost of Living Calculator - Clearwater, Florida vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 22.5% more expensive than Clearwater, Florida.

You would need a salary of $91,877 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Clearwater, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Clearwater, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Clearwater, Florida
Clearwater, FL vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Clearwater, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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