Santa Maria, California vs. Davenport, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Davenport, Iowa is 35.3% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $86,647 in Davenport, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Davenport, Iowa is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Davenport
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Davenport, IA
Compared to Santa Maria, Davenport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower