Hanford, California vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 27.8% more expensive than Hanford, California.

You would need a salary of $63,895 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hanford, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Hanford, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Hanford, California
Hanford, CA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Hanford, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% lower
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  25.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher