Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Mountain City, Tennessee


The cost of living in Mountain City, Tennessee is 39.7% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $120,593 in Mountain City, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain City, Tennessee is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Mountain City
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Mountain City, TN
Compared to Santa Maria, Mountain City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower

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