Cost of Living Calculator - Southampton, Massachusetts vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 12.7% more expensive than Southampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $84,540 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Southampton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Southampton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Southampton, Massachusetts
Southampton, MA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Southampton, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  26.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower

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