Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Little Rock, Arkansas


The cost of living in Little Rock, Arkansas is 33.4% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $49,980 in Little Rock, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Little Rock, Arkansas is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Little Rock
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Little Rock, AR
Compared to Santa Maria, Little Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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