Santa Maria, California vs. Delmar, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Delmar, Maryland is 29.0% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $35,502 in Delmar, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Delmar, Maryland is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Delmar
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Delmar, MD
Compared to Santa Maria, Delmar is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower