Arnold, Maryland vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 122.1% more expensive than Arnold, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $333,211 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arnold, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Arnold, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
210% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Arnold, Maryland
Arnold, MD vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Arnold, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  122.1% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  302.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.9% lower
  Commute
  52.2% higher
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower