Jacksonville, Florida vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 28.9% more expensive than Jacksonville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $45,106 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Jacksonville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville, FL vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Jacksonville, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher