Santa Maria, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 10.5% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $44,769 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Santa Maria, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  23.8% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
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  Personal
  2.5% lower
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