Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Marietta, Georgia


The cost of living in Marietta, Georgia is 7.7% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $69,255 in Marietta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marietta, Georgia is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Marietta
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Marietta, GA
Compared to Santa Maria, Marietta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  27.2% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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