Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Apache Junction, Arizona


The cost of living in Apache Junction, Arizona is 17.3% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $66,161 in Apache Junction, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apache Junction, Arizona is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Apache Junction
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Apache Junction, AZ
Compared to Santa Maria, Apache Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower

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