Santa Maria, California vs. Vero Beach South, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vero Beach South, Florida is 19.4% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $60,482 in Vero Beach South, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vero Beach South, Florida is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Vero Beach South
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Vero Beach South, FL
Compared to Santa Maria, Vero Beach South is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower