Santa Maria, California vs. Burlington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Kentucky is 21.0% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $39,498 in Burlington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Kentucky is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Burlington
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa_Maria, CA vs. Burlington, KY
Compared to Santa_Maria, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  2.8% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower