Santa Maria, California vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 17.6% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $190,179 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, United States, is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in United States
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Santa Maria, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower