Santa Maria, California vs. Provo, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Provo, Utah is 10.5% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $96,702 in Provo, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Provo, Utah is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Provo
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Provo, UT
Compared to Santa Maria, Provo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower