Cost of Living Calculator - Manhattan, New York vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 45.2% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $54,833 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Manhattan, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.9% lower
  Commute
  40.9% lower
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.3% lower

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