Santa Maria, California vs. Bradenton, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bradenton, Florida is 19.0% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $60,729 in Bradenton, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bradenton, Florida 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 Bradenton
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Bradenton, FL
Compared to Santa Maria, Bradenton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower