Miami, Florida vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 0.8% cheaper than Miami, Florida.

You would need a salary of $49,592 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Miami, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Miami, Florida
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
34% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Miami, Florida
Miami, FL vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Miami, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower