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


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 41.3% more expensive than Craig, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $106,045 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Craig, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Craig, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Craig, Colorado
Craig, CO vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Craig, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  39.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher

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