Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs San Carlos, California


The cost of living in San Carlos, California is 163.4% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $263,427 in San Carlos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Carlos, California is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
272% more expensive in San Carlos
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs San Carlos, CA
Compared to Santa Maria, San Carlos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  163.4% 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
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  382.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  51.4% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% higher

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