Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs San Francisco, California


The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 101.0% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $150,747 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Santa Maria, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  101.0% higher
      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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  259.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  66.2% higher
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% higher

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