Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Bossier City, Louisiana


The cost of living in Bossier City, Louisiana is 32.4% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $50,721 in Bossier City, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bossier City, Louisiana is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Bossier City
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Bossier City, LA
Compared to Santa Maria, Bossier City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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