Olympia vs Santa Maria

Cost of living from Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA to Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA. ACS 2024 5-year median gross rent is $1,736 vs $2,131. Median home value is $480,300 vs $790,700. Median household income is $96,563 vs $98,161. BEA 2024 all-items RPP is 103.7 vs 108.8 (US=100). $90,000 where you live now is about $94,452 where you’re going. Estimates, not advice.