Smithtown, New York vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 13.5% cheaper than Smithtown, New York.

You would need a salary of $43,234 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Smithtown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Smithtown, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Smithtown, New York
Smithtown, NY vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Smithtown, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.4% lower
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower