Cost of Living Calculator - Lemont, Illinois vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 0.9% cheaper than Lemont, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $74,327 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lemont, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Lemont, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
30% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Lemont, Illinois
Lemont, IL vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Lemont, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  30.1% lower
  Health
  28.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower

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