Santa Maria, California vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 34.9% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $32,537 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Scranton
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Scranton, PA
Compared to Santa Maria, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  8.1% lower
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower