Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Troy, Michigan


The cost of living in Troy, Michigan is 8.3% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $160,441 in Troy, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Troy, Michigan is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Troy
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Troy, MI
Compared to Santa Maria, Troy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  24.2% higher
  Health
  29.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher

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