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


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 48.4% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $38,728 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Santa Clara, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.4% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  32.2% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower

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