Cost of Living Calculator - St. Helena, California vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 49.6% cheaper than St. Helena, California.

You would need a salary of $25,187 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Helena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than St. Helena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in St. Helena, California
St. Helena, CA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to St. Helena, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.6% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower

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