Seaside, Oregon vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 15.7% more expensive than Seaside, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $86,798 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seaside, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Seaside, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Seaside, Oregon
Seaside, OR vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Seaside, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% higher
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.0% higher
  Commute
  20.1% higher
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher

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