Cost of Living Calculator - Independence, Kentucky vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 30.3% more expensive than Independence, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $65,129 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Independence, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Independence, Kentucky
Independence, KY vs Santa_Maria, CA
Compared to Independence, Santa_Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher

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