Cost of Living Calculator - Queen Creek, Arizona vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 6.8% cheaper than Queen Creek, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $0 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Queen Creek, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Queen Creek, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Queen Creek, Arizona
Queen Creek, AZ vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Queen Creek, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher

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