Santa Maria, California vs. Auburn Hills, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Auburn Hills, Michigan is 23.0% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $61,614 in Auburn Hills, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Auburn Hills, Michigan is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Auburn Hills
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Auburn Hills, MI
Compared to Santa Maria, Auburn Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  17.8% higher
  Health
  29.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher