Cost of Living Calculator - Spring, Texas vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 21.4% more expensive than Spring, Texas.

You would need a salary of $60,700 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Spring, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Spring, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Spring, Texas
Spring, TX vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Spring, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher

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