Cost of Living Calculator - Union City, California vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 39.1% cheaper than Union City, California.

You would need a salary of $30,444 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Union City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Union City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Union City, California
Union_City, CA vs Santa_Maria, CA
Compared to Union_City, Santa_Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower

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