Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Sandy, Utah


The cost of living in Sandy, Utah is 5.7% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $79,263 in Sandy, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sandy, Utah is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Sandy
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Sandy, UT
Compared to Santa Maria, Sandy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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