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


The cost of living in Santa Ynez, California is 71.9% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $68,764 in Santa Ynez, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ynez, California is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in Santa Ynez
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Santa Ynez, CA
Compared to Santa Maria, Santa Ynez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.9% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% higher
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower

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