Santa Maria, California vs. Beaverton, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaverton, Oregon is 2.7% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $51,359 in Beaverton, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beaverton, Oregon is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
31% more expensive in Beaverton
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Beaverton, OR
Compared to Santa Maria, Beaverton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% higher
      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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  31.7% higher
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher