Oxnard, California vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 13.0% cheaper than Oxnard, California.

You would need a salary of $82,615 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oxnard, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Oxnard, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Oxnard, California
Oxnard, CA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Oxnard, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower