Oakdale, California vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 3.9% cheaper than Oakdale, California.

You would need a salary of $48,060 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Oakdale, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
17% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Oakdale, California
Oakdale, CA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Oakdale, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher