Cost of Living Calculator - West Fargo, North Dakota vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 32.1% more expensive than West Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $99,076 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than West Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in West Fargo, North Dakota
West Fargo, ND vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to West Fargo, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  19.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher

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