Santa Maria, California vs. Spokane, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spokane, Washington is 18.8% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $40,610 in Spokane, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spokane, Washington is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Spokane
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Spokane, WA
Compared to Santa Maria, Spokane is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  25.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower