Sandpoint, Idaho vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 18.7% more expensive than Sandpoint, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $59,335 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Sandpoint, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Sandpoint, Idaho
Sandpoint, ID vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Sandpoint, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  42.1% higher
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher