Indio, California vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 9.8% more expensive than Indio, California.

You would need a salary of $54,882 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Indio, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Indio, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Indio, California
Indio, CA vs. Santa_Maria, CA
Compared to Indio, Santa_Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  29.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower