Concord, North Carolina vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 27.7% more expensive than Concord, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $63,828 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Concord, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Concord, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Concord, North Carolina
Concord, NC vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Concord, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher