Oakley, California vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 24.0% cheaper than Oakley, California.

You would need a salary of $37,985 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Oakley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Oakley, California
Oakley, CA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Oakley, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower