Cost of Living Calculator - Flint, Michigan vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 70.3% more expensive than Flint, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $85,133 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Flint, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Flint, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1057% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Flint, Michigan
Flint, MI vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Flint, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.3% 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
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,948.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  44.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher

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