Fort Bragg, California vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 1.3% more expensive than Fort Bragg, California.

You would need a salary of $70,935 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Bragg, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Fort Bragg, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Fort Bragg, California
Fort Bragg, CA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Fort Bragg, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  12.0% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher