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SAN FRANCISCO vs. SANTA MARIA
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Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs Santa Maria, California
The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is
50.2%
cheaper
than San Francisco, California.
You would need a salary of
$37,316
in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is
cheaper
than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to San Francisco, Santa Maria is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
50.2% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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12.0% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
72.2% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
5.7% lower
Commute
39.8% lower
Health
1.5% lower
Taxes
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Personal
14.8% lower
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