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Cost of Living Calculator - The Woodlands, Texas vs Santa Maria, California

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 8.5% more expensive than The Woodlands, Texas.

You would need a salary of $81,393 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in The Woodlands, Texas.
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• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than The Woodlands, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in The Woodlands, Texas
The Woodlands, TX vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to The Woodlands, Santa Maria is:
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  8.5% higher
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  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.4% higher
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  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
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  Personal
  3.6% higher
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