Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Monmouth, Maine


The cost of living in Monmouth, Maine is 20.6% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $59,555 in Monmouth, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monmouth, Maine is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Monmouth
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa_Maria, CA vs Monmouth, ME
Compared to Santa_Maria, Monmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower

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