Cost of Living Calculator - Huntington Beach, California vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 32.7% cheaper than Huntington Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $70,621 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntington Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Huntington Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Huntington Beach, California
Huntington Beach, CA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Huntington Beach, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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)
  53.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  21.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower

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