Waco, Texas vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 53.9% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $123,093 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
170% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Waco, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.9% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  214.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  31.7% higher
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher