Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Atlanta, Georgia


The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 9.9% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $45,058 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Atlanta
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Atlanta, GA
Compared to Santa Maria, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  28.9% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower

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