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


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 1.1% cheaper than Milwaukie, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $49,470 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukie, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Milwaukie, Oregon
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
25% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Milwaukie, Oregon
Milwaukie, OR vs Santa_Maria, CA
Compared to Milwaukie, Santa_Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  24.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower

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