Santa Maria, California vs. South Gate, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Gate, California is 16.1% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $58,031 in South Gate, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Gate, California is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in South Gate
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. South Gate, CA
Compared to Santa Maria, South Gate is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  70.9% higher
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher