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


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 14.4% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $85,578 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Santa Rosa, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  8.1% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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