Santa Maria, California vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 12.7% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $56,343 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Elk Grove
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to Santa Maria, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  34.5% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher