Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Columbia, Maryland


The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 2.6% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $48,723 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Columbia
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Columbia, MD
Compared to Santa Maria, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  13.3% higher
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% higher

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