Lynchburg, Virginia vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 47.9% more expensive than Lynchburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $155,262 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Lynchburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Lynchburg, Virginia
Lynchburg, VA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Lynchburg, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.9% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  30.9% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher