Cost of Living Calculator - Fargo, North Dakota vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 35.6% more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $67,821 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Fargo, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  23.2% higher
  Health
  19.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher

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