Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Frederick, Maryland


The cost of living in Frederick, Maryland is 10.1% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $67,417 in Frederick, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Frederick, Maryland is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Frederick
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Frederick, MD
Compared to Santa Maria, Frederick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  3.0% higher
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher

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