Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Aurora, Colorado


The cost of living in Aurora, Colorado is 2.1% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $48,986 in Aurora, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Colorado is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Aurora
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa_Maria, CA vs Aurora, CO
Compared to Santa_Maria, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  27.7% higher
  Health
  24.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher

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