Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 35.5% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $135,491 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Knoxville, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
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  35.5% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  121.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  16.4% higher
  Health
  16.1% higher
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  Personal
  14.5% higher
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