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Compare Santa Maria with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | Santa Maria United States | El Cajon United States | National City United States | San Pedro United States | Hayward United States | Pico Rivera United States | Gardena United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 97.23% | 96.41% | 96.29% | 95.30% | 95.28% | 95.04% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $3110 | $3450 | $3480 | $3650 | $4782 | $3160 | $3830 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $1850.00 | $2050.00 | $2100.00 | $2300.00 | $2280.00 | $1750.00 | $1950.00 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $15.00 | $15.00 | $14.00 | $18.00 | $17.00 | $14.00 | $16.00 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $4.00 | $4.50 | $4.25 | $4.50 | $5.25 | $4.25 | $4.50 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 58 | 60 | 58 | 55 | 55 | 58 | 65 |
| Female Safety | 55 | 63 | 60 | 58 | 53 | 60 | 70 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 65 | 70 | 68 | 78 | 75 | 70 | 75 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | 161 Mbps | 222 Mbps | 118 Mbps | 378 Mbps | 289 Mbps | 350 Mbps | 306 Mbps |
| Walkability | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 |
| Healthcare | 80 | 80 | 83 | 78 | 78 | 82 | 83 |
| English Proficiency | 95 | 98 | 97 | 100 | 100 | 99 | 98 |
| Population | 0.11M | 0.11M | 0.06M | 0.08M | 0.16M | 0.06M | 0.06M |
| Avg Temp | 15.20°C | 17.10°C | 17.00°C | 17.20°C | 13.90°C | 17.30°C | 17.30°C |
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