Cost of Living Calculator - Clifton, New Jersey vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 3.6% cheaper than Clifton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $72,321 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Clifton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Clifton, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
31% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Clifton, New Jersey
Clifton, NJ vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Clifton, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% lower
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower

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