Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Laramie, Wyoming


The cost of living in Laramie, Wyoming is 23.6% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $57,331 in Laramie, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laramie, Wyoming is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Laramie
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Laramie, WY
Compared to Santa Maria, Laramie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  31.7% lower
  Health
  28.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower

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