Cost of Living Calculator - Oro Valley, Arizona vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 9.0% more expensive than Oro Valley, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $54,488 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oro Valley, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Oro Valley, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Oro Valley, Arizona
Oro Valley, AZ vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Oro Valley, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  32.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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