Santa Maria, California vs. Herndon, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Herndon, Virginia is 19.5% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $59,761 in Herndon, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Herndon, Virginia is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Herndon
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Herndon, VA
Compared to Santa Maria, Herndon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  26.4% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% higher