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


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 16.2% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $41,920 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Santa Ana, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  21.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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