Cost of Living Calculator - Denton, Texas vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 24.8% more expensive than Denton, Texas.

You would need a salary of $62,384 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denton, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Denton, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Denton, Texas
Denton, TX vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Denton, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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)
  64.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher

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