Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Stevens, Washington vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 6.8% cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington.

You would need a salary of $69,931 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Stevens, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Lake Stevens, Washington
Lake Stevens, WA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Lake Stevens, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% lower
      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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.3% higher
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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