Cost of Living Calculator - Franklin, Tennessee vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 12.3% cheaper than Franklin, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $87,653 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Franklin, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Franklin, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Franklin, Tennessee
Franklin, TN vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Franklin, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower

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