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


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 71.7% cheaper than Saratoga, California.

You would need a salary of $14,137 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Saratoga, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Saratoga, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Saratoga, California
Saratoga, CA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Saratoga, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.7% 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
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower

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