Tampa, Florida vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 17.1% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $140,482 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Tampa, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher