Santa Maria, California vs. Sweetwater, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sweetwater, Tennessee is 37.6% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $31,178 in Sweetwater, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sweetwater, Tennessee is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Sweetwater
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Sweetwater, TN
Compared to Santa Maria, Sweetwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.6% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower