Fort Belvoir, Virginia vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 19.5% cheaper than Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $56,315 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Fort Belvoir, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Fort Belvoir, VA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Fort Belvoir, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% lower
      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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  21.8% lower
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower