Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Buffalo, New York


The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 27.1% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $54,675 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Buffalo, NY
Compared to Santa Maria, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower

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