Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Warwick, Rhode Island


The cost of living in Warwick, Rhode Island is 14.7% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $64,003 in Warwick, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Warwick, Rhode Island is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Warwick
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs Warwick, RI
Compared to Santa Maria, Warwick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% higher
  Commute
  11.3% higher
  Health
  23.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher

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