Cost of Living Calculator - Compton, California vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 11.0% cheaper than Compton, California.

You would need a salary of $66,752 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Compton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Compton, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
40% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Compton, California
Compton, CA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Compton, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  40.8% lower
  Health
  25.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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