Santa Maria, California vs. Flower Mound, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Flower Mound, Texas is 1.8% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $172,811 in Flower Mound, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Flower Mound, Texas is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
35% cheaper in Flower Mound
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Flower Mound, TX
Compared to Santa Maria, Flower Mound is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower