Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Seaside, Oregon


The cost of living in Seaside, Oregon is 13.6% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $43,204 in Seaside, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seaside, Oregon is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Seaside
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa_Maria, CA vs Seaside, OR
Compared to Santa_Maria, Seaside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% lower
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower

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