Santa Maria, California vs. Clovis, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clovis, California is 5.7% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $95,071 in Clovis, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clovis, California is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Clovis
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Clovis, CA
Compared to Santa Maria, Clovis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.6% higher
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower