Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Borrego Springs, California


The cost of living in Borrego Springs, California is 15.0% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $63,756 in Borrego Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Borrego Springs, California is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Borrego Springs
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Borrego Springs, CA
Compared to Santa Maria, Borrego Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% higher
  Commute
  28.3% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher

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