Westfield, Indiana vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 14.5% more expensive than Westfield, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $85,896 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Westfield, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Westfield, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Westfield, Indiana
Westfield, IN vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Westfield, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower