Cost of Living Calculator - Foley, Alabama vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 40.3% more expensive than Foley, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $43,515 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Foley, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Foley, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Foley, Alabama
Foley, AL vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Foley, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.3% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  35.4% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher

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