St. Joseph, Michigan vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 35.3% more expensive than St. Joseph, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $64,963 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Joseph, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than St. Joseph, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in St. Joseph, Michigan
St. Joseph, MI vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to St. Joseph, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  22.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher