Eugene, Oregon vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 13.1% more expensive than Eugene, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $56,570 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Eugene, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Eugene, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Eugene, Oregon
Eugene, OR vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Eugene, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher