Cost of Living Calculator - Groton, Connecticut vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 15.1% more expensive than Groton, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $57,536 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Groton, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Groton, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Groton, Connecticut
Groton, CT vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Groton, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% lower
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower

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