Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Pittsburg, California


The cost of living in Pittsburg, California is 30.4% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $97,797 in Pittsburg, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburg, California is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
51% more expensive in Pittsburg
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Pittsburg, CA
Compared to Santa Maria, Pittsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% higher
      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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  51.2% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher

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