Seattle, Washington vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 27.7% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,431 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Seattle, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.6% higher
  Commute
  30.8% lower
  Health
  28.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower