Santa Maria, California vs. Smithville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Smithville, Tennessee is 31.4% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $11,322 in Smithville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Smithville, Tennessee is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Smithville
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Smithville, TN
Compared to Santa Maria, Smithville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  15.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower