Cost of Living Calculator - Walla Walla, Washington vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 29.7% more expensive than Walla Walla, Washington.

You would need a salary of $97,277 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Walla Walla, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Walla Walla, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Walla Walla, Washington
Walla Walla, WA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Walla Walla, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  31.7% higher
  Health
  29.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher

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