Cost of Living Calculator - Grass Valley, California vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 3.8% cheaper than Grass Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $173,154 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grass Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Grass Valley, California
• Utilities are the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
14% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Grass Valley, California
Grass Valley, CA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Grass Valley, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  21.6% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower

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