Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Lincoln City, Oregon


The cost of living in Lincoln City, Oregon is 15.8% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $63,140 in Lincoln City, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln City, Oregon is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Lincoln City
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Lincoln City, OR
Compared to Santa Maria, Lincoln City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% lower
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower

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