Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Surprise, Arizona


The cost of living in Surprise, Arizona is 11.4% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $66,474 in Surprise, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surprise, Arizona is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Surprise
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Surprise, AZ
Compared to Santa Maria, Surprise is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower

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