Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Powhatan, Virginia


The cost of living in Powhatan, Virginia is 16.0% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $50,412 in Powhatan, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Powhatan, Virginia is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Powhatan
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Powhatan, VA
Compared to Santa Maria, Powhatan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower

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