Timonium, Maryland vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 5.0% more expensive than Timonium, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $220,536 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Timonium, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Timonium, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Timonium, Maryland
Timonium, MD vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Timonium, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  32.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower