Santa Maria, California vs. Fairmont, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairmont, West Virginia is 36.4% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $31,796 in Fairmont, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairmont, West Virginia is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Fairmont
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa_Maria, CA vs. Fairmont, WV
Compared to Santa_Maria, Fairmont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower