Los Angeles, California vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 31.1% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $34,449 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Los Angeles, California
Los_Angeles, CA vs. Santa_Maria, CA
Compared to Los_Angeles, Santa_Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  42.4% lower
  Health
  25.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower