Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Norman, Oklahoma


The cost of living in Norman, Oklahoma is 28.3% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $35,832 in Norman, Oklahoma to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norman, Oklahoma is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Norman
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Norman, OK
Compared to Santa Maria, Norman is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower

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