Cost of Living Calculator - Manhattan Beach, California vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 68.2% cheaper than Manhattan Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $15,878 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Manhattan Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Manhattan Beach, California
Manhattan Beach, CA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Manhattan Beach, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.2% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  39.2% lower
  Health
  25.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower

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