Santa Maria, California vs. Salisbury, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salisbury, Maryland is 32.0% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $34,020 in Salisbury, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salisbury, Maryland is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Salisbury
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Salisbury, MD
Compared to Santa Maria, Salisbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower