Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Oro Valley, Arizona


The cost of living in Oro Valley, Arizona is 8.2% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $45,881 in Oro Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oro Valley, Arizona is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Oro Valley
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Oro Valley, AZ
Compared to Santa Maria, Oro Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% higher
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  24.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower

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