San Diego vs Santa Maria

Cost of living from San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA to Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA. ACS 2024 5-year median gross rent is $2,246 vs $2,131. Median home value is $854,700 vs $790,700. Median household income is $106,268 vs $98,161. BEA 2024 all-items RPP is 111.9 vs 108.8 (US=100). $90,000 where you live now is about $87,515 where you’re going. Estimates, not advice.