Farmington, New Mexico vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 55.0% more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $125,586 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Farmington, New Mexico
Farmington, NM vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Farmington, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
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  55.0% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  35.1% higher
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  Personal
  7.4% higher
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