Cost of Living Calculator - Linda, California vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 14.5% more expensive than Linda, California.

You would need a salary of $57,264 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Linda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Linda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Linda, California
Linda, CA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Linda, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher

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