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


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 23.5% cheaper than Fullerton, California.

You would need a salary of $38,248 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fullerton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Fullerton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Fullerton, California
Fullerton, CA vs Santa_Maria, CA
Compared to Fullerton, Santa_Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  21.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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