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


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 88.8% more expensive than Santa Maria, Texas.

You would need a salary of $141,617 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Santa Maria, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
558% more expensive in Santa Maria, CA
than in Santa Maria, Texas
Santa Maria, TX vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Santa Maria, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.8% higher
      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
  19.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  875.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  34.8% higher

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