Vero Beach, Florida vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 27.5% more expensive than Vero Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $63,761 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vero Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Vero Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Vero Beach, Florida
Vero Beach, FL vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Vero Beach, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher