Santa Maria, California vs. Jackson, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, California is 6.3% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $46,870 in Jackson, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, California is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Jackson
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Jackson, CA
Compared to Santa Maria, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% higher
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher