Cost of Living Calculator - Mount Vernon, Washington vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 3.8% more expensive than Mount Vernon, Washington.

You would need a salary of $747,077 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Mount Vernon, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Mount Vernon, Washington
Mount Vernon, WA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Mount Vernon, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% higher
      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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.2% higher
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower

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