Cost of Living Calculator - Valdosta, Georgia vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 54.6% more expensive than Valdosta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $77,325 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Valdosta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Valdosta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
250% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Valdosta, Georgia
Valdosta, GA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Valdosta, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.6% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  209.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  17.0% higher
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher

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