Santa Maria, California vs. Payette, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Payette, Idaho is 31.9% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $34,061 in Payette, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Payette, Idaho is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Payette
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Payette, ID
Compared to Santa Maria, Payette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  24.3% lower
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower

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