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


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 61.0% more expensive than Jackson, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $80,504 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Jackson, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
439% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Jackson, Kentucky
Jackson, KY vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Jackson, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.0% 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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  338.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher

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