Santa Maria, California vs. Palm Springs, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, Florida is 18.2% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $61,347 in Palm Springs, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, Florida is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Palm Springs
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Palm Springs, FL
Compared to Santa Maria, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  37.0% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher