Cost of Living Calculator - Fortuna, California vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 13.7% more expensive than Fortuna, California.

You would need a salary of $85,255 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fortuna, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Fortuna, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Fortuna, California
Fortuna, CA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Fortuna, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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