Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Boulder City, Nevada


The cost of living in Boulder City, Nevada is 7.0% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $46,499 in Boulder City, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder City, Nevada is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Boulder City
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Boulder City, NV
Compared to Santa Maria, Boulder City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  22.7% higher
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher

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