Cost of Living Calculator - Lago Vista, Texas vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 3.7% more expensive than Lago Vista, Texas.

You would need a salary of $51,836 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lago Vista, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Lago Vista, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Lago Vista, Texas
Lago Vista, TX vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Lago Vista, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  26.9% lower
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher

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