Santa Maria, California vs. Las Vegas, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Vegas, Nevada is 8.6% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $146,293 in Las Vegas, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Vegas, Nevada is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Las Vegas
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Las Vegas, NV
Compared to Santa Maria, Las Vegas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  35.0% higher
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher