Santa Maria, California vs. Concord, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Concord, California is 18.9% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $59,473 in Concord, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Concord, California is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Concord
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Concord, CA
Compared to Santa Maria, Concord is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% higher
      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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  35.2% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher