Poulsbo, Washington vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 3.7% cheaper than Poulsbo, Washington.

You would need a salary of $48,136 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Poulsbo, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Poulsbo, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Poulsbo, Washington
Poulsbo, WA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Poulsbo, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.1% higher
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  27.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher