Vernal, Utah vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 44.7% more expensive than Vernal, Utah.

You would need a salary of $72,348 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vernal, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Vernal, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Vernal, Utah
Vernal, UT vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Vernal, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.7% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  40.6% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher