Cost of Living Calculator - Ferndale, Washington vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 2.3% more expensive than Ferndale, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,137 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ferndale, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Ferndale, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Ferndale, Washington
Ferndale, WA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Ferndale, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.9% higher
  Commute
  10.1% higher
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower

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