Cost of Living Calculator - West Melbourne, Florida vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 25.0% more expensive than West Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $93,794 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than West Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in West Melbourne, Florida
West Melbourne, FL vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to West Melbourne, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  18.9% higher
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher

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