Santa Maria, California vs. Bandon, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bandon, Oregon is 17.6% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $41,186 in Bandon, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bandon, Oregon 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 Bandon
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa_Maria, CA vs. Bandon, OR
Compared to Santa_Maria, Bandon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.6% lower
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower