What is a pro or con of living in Santa Monica, Californiacompared to Arlington, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 431% more expensive in Santa Monica.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Monica, California copmared to Arlington, Texas?

A salary of $550,000 in Arlington, Texas should increase to $1,483,581 in Santa Monica, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ARLINGTON vs. SANTA MONICA
Cost of Living Comparison

Arlington, Texas vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 169.7% more expensive than Arlington, Texas.

You would need a salary of $1,483,581 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Arlington, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
431% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Arlington, Texas

Arlington, TX vs. Santa Monica, CA

Compared to Arlington, Santa Monica is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

169.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

730.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

19.2% lower

Commute

35.1% higher

Health

9.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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Arlington, TX vs. Santa Monica, CA

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