Cost of Living Calculator - Willows, California vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 27.4% more expensive than Willows, California.

You would need a salary of $95,565 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Willows, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Willows, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Willows, California
Willows, CA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Willows, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% lower
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher

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