Cost of Living Calculator - Port Ludlow, Washington vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 5.7% more expensive than Port Ludlow, Washington.

You would need a salary of $79,243 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Ludlow, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Port Ludlow, Washington
• Overall5 is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Overall5
33% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Port Ludlow, Washington
Port Ludlow, WA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Port Ludlow, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.3% higher
  Commute
  11.3% higher
  Health
  26.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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