Dallas, Texas vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 20.2% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $60,099 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Dallas, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower

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