Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 14.7% more expensive than Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $57,372 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii
Hawaiian Ocean View, HI vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Hawaiian Ocean View, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  30.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.7% lower
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% lower