Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Moab, Utah


The cost of living in Moab, Utah is 13.3% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $65,054 in Moab, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Moab, Utah is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Moab
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Moab, UT
Compared to Santa Maria, Moab is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  26.9% lower
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower

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