Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Waco, Texas


The cost of living in Waco, Texas is 35.0% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $32,496 in Waco, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waco, Texas is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Waco
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Waco, TX
Compared to Santa Maria, Waco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower

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