Nampa, Idaho vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 16.7% more expensive than Nampa, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $58,365 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Nampa, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Nampa, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Nampa, Idaho
Nampa, ID vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Nampa, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher