Cost of Living Calculator - Towson, Maryland vs Santa Maria, California


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

You would need a salary of $52,509 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Towson, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Towson, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Towson, Maryland
Towson, MD vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Towson, 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  32.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower

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