Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Carson City, Nevada


The cost of living in Carson City, Nevada is 8.8% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $45,593 in Carson City, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carson City, Nevada is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Carson City
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Carson City, NV
Compared to Santa Maria, Carson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower

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