Cost of Living Calculator - Staten Island, New York vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 21.6% cheaper than Staten Island, New York.

You would need a salary of $58,831 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Staten Island, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Staten Island, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Staten Island, New York
Staten Island, NY vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Staten Island, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.1% lower
  Commute
  48.0% lower
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower

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