Cost of Living Calculator - Pleasanton, California vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 47.0% cheaper than Pleasanton, California.

You would need a salary of $95,465 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pleasanton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Pleasanton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Pleasanton, California
Pleasanton, CA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Pleasanton, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.0% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower

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