Everett, Washington vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 4.1% cheaper than Everett, Washington.

You would need a salary of $47,946 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Everett, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Everett, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Everett, Washington
Everett, WA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Everett, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% lower
      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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.8% higher
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower