Santa Maria, California vs. Sierra Vista, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sierra Vista, Arizona is 26.8% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $45,695 in Sierra Vista, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sierra Vista, Arizona is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Sierra Vista
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Sierra Vista, AZ
Compared to Santa Maria, Sierra Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower