Rosenberg, Texas vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 26.2% more expensive than Rosenberg, Texas.

You would need a salary of $164,685 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rosenberg, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Rosenberg, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Rosenberg, Texas
Rosenberg, TX vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Rosenberg, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower