Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Gary, Indiana


The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 40.0% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $45,037 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Gary
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Gary, IN
Compared to Santa Maria, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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