Glendale, California vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 37.0% cheaper than Glendale, California.

You would need a salary of $92,609 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Glendale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Glendale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Glendale, California
Glendale, CA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Glendale, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  40.6% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower