Gainesville, Texas vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 60.4% more expensive than Gainesville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $80,185 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Gainesville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
186% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Gainesville, Texas
Gainesville, TX vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Gainesville, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
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  60.4% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  310.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  33.5% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
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  Personal
  3.3% higher
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