What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $80,878 in Village of Oak Creek (Big Park), Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Village of Oak Creek (Big Park), Arizona is 7.8% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $80,878 in Village of Oak Creek (Big Park), Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Village of Oak Creek (Big Park), Arizona is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Village of Oak Creek (Big Park)
than in Santa Maria, California

Santa Maria, CA vs Village Of Oak Creek (Big Park), AZ

Compared to Santa Maria, Village Of Oak Creek (Big Park) is:

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7.8% higher

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Food

0.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

13.7% higher

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Utilities

12.7% higher

Commute

4.2% lower

Health

14.4% higher

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Personal

6.9% lower

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