Baltimore, Maryland vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 197.8% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $327,590 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
819% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Baltimore, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  197.8% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,387.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% lower
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher