Culver City, California vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 44.5% cheaper than Culver City, California.

You would need a salary of $122,066 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Culver City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Culver City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Culver City, California
Culver City, CA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Culver City, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.5% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  25.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower

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