Cost of Living Calculator - Roswell, New Mexico vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 69.1% more expensive than Roswell, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $126,836 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Roswell, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Roswell, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
270% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Roswell, New Mexico
Roswell, NM vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Roswell, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.1% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  35.2% higher
  Health
  30.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher

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