Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Santa Clara, California


The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 93.7% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $96,829 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Santa Maria, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.7% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  236.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  47.6% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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