Cost of Living Calculator - Gig Harbor, Washington vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 14.4% cheaper than Gig Harbor, Washington.

You would need a salary of $136,982 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gig Harbor, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Gig Harbor, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Gig Harbor, Washington
Gig Harbor, WA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Gig Harbor, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.0% higher
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  28.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower

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