Cost of Living Calculator - Royal Oak, Michigan vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 19.5% more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $59,744 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, MI vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Royal Oak, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  41.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower

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