Cost of Living Calculator - Cortez, Colorado vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 42.0% more expensive than Cortez, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $106,491 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cortez, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Cortez, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Cortez, Colorado
Cortez, CO vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Cortez, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  28.1% higher
  Health
  41.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher

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