Weaverville, North Carolina vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 12.4% more expensive than Weaverville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,204 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Weaverville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Weaverville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Weaverville, North Carolina
Weaverville, NC vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Weaverville, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher