Denver, Colorado vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 5.0% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $87,393 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Denver, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  34.9% higher
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  Personal
  0.1% lower
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