Cost of Living Calculator - Redwood City, California vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 56.3% cheaper than Redwood City, California.

You would need a salary of $32,811 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Redwood City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Redwood City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Redwood City, California
Redwood_City, CA vs Santa_Maria, CA
Compared to Redwood_City, Santa_Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.3% 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
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  31.5% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower

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