Cost of Living Calculator - Mountain Home, Idaho vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 43.2% more expensive than Mountain Home, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $71,580 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain Home, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Mountain Home, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Mountain Home, Idaho
Mountain Home, ID vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Mountain Home, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  39.6% higher
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher

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