Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Santa Margarita, California is 8.3% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $81,248 in Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Santa Margarita
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Santa Maria, Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  0.3% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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