New Albany, Indiana vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 44.0% more expensive than New Albany, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $72,005 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Albany, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than New Albany, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
188% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in New Albany, Indiana
New Albany, IN vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to New Albany, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  174.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  6.4% higher
  Health
  28.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher