Cost of Living Calculator - Vacaville, California vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 9.1% cheaper than Vacaville, California.

You would need a salary of $68,202 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vacaville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Vacaville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Vacaville, California
Vacaville, CA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Vacaville, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  8.8% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower

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