Cost of Living Calculator - Monument, Colorado vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 11.7% cheaper than Monument, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $66,218 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monument, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Monument, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Monument, Colorado
Monument, CO vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Monument, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  37.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher

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