Livermore, California vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 33.3% cheaper than Livermore, California.

You would need a salary of $33,370 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Livermore, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Livermore, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Livermore, California
Livermore, CA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Livermore, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.3% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower