Wethersfield, Connecticut vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 10.2% more expensive than Wethersfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $176,261 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wethersfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Wethersfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Wethersfield, Connecticut
Wethersfield, CT vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Wethersfield, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% lower
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower

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