Santa Maria, California vs. Gilbert, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gilbert, Arizona is 1.1% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $101,071 in Gilbert, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gilbert, Arizona is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
24% more expensive in Gilbert
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Gilbert, AZ
Compared to Santa Maria, Gilbert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  24.1% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower