Cost of Living Calculator - Clovis, New Mexico vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 61.7% more expensive than Clovis, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $121,277 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Clovis, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Clovis, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
290% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Clovis, New Mexico
Clovis, NM vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Clovis, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.7% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  156.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  50.4% higher
  Health
  33.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher

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