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
      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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  39.8% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower

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