Santa Maria, California vs. Show Low, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Show Low, Arizona is 18.0% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $32,817 in Show Low, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Show Low, Arizona is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Show Low
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Show Low, AZ
Compared to Santa Maria, Show Low is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  27.1% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower