Phoenix, Arizona vs. Santa Maria, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, Texas is 40.8% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $44,365 in Santa Maria, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, Texas is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Santa Maria, TX
Compared to Phoenix, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.8% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  27.2% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.9% lower