Dayton, Ohio vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 70.7% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $128,059 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
440% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Dayton, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.7% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  657.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  25.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower