Cost of Living Calculator - Lowell, Oregon vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 16.0% more expensive than Lowell, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $57,975 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Lowell, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Lowell, Oregon
Lowell, OR vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Lowell, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher

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