Greenville, South Carolina vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 36.9% more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $88,963 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenville, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Greenville, South Carolina
Greenville, SC vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Greenville, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% higher
      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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher