Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Albany, New York


The cost of living in Albany, New York is 20.5% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $59,617 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Albany
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Albany, NY
Compared to Santa Maria, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% higher
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher

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