Santa Maria, California vs. Columbia, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Tennessee is 19.2% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $161,614 in Columbia, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Tennessee is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Columbia
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Columbia, TN
Compared to Santa Maria, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower