Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Kitty Hawk, North Carolina


The cost of living in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina is 9.6% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $67,866 in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
30% cheaper in Kitty Hawk
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Kitty Hawk, NC
Compared to Santa Maria, Kitty Hawk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher

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