Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Sonora, California


The cost of living in Sonora, California is 9.8% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $45,103 in Sonora, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonora, California is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Sonora
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa_Maria, CA vs Sonora, CA
Compared to Santa_Maria, Sonora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% higher
  Commute
  8.4% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher

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