Cost of Living Calculator - Pasadena, Texas vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 32.8% more expensive than Pasadena, Texas.

You would need a salary of $100,945 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Pasadena, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
162% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Pasadena, Texas
Pasadena, TX vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Pasadena, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher

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