Cost of Living Calculator - Montecito, California vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 75.0% cheaper than Montecito, California.

You would need a salary of $12,488 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montecito, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Montecito, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Montecito, California
Montecito, CA vs Santa_Maria, CA
Compared to Montecito, Santa_Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.0% 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
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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