Cost of Living Calculator - Idaho Falls, Idaho vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 30.4% more expensive than Idaho Falls, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $97,814 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Idaho Falls, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Idaho Falls, Idaho
Idaho Falls, ID vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Idaho Falls, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  28.0% higher
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher

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