Santa Maria, California vs. Camden, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Camden, Arkansas is 44.2% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $83,773 in Camden, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Camden, Arkansas is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Camden
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Camden, AR
Compared to Santa Maria, Camden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.2% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower