Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Joshua Tree, California


The cost of living in Joshua Tree, California is 14.6% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $42,710 in Joshua Tree, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joshua Tree, California is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Joshua Tree
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Joshua Tree, CA
Compared to Santa Maria, Joshua Tree is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  21.3% higher
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower

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