Bloomington, Indiana vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 207.6% more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $138,411 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
463% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Bloomington, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  207.6% 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
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  755.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% lower
  Commute
  121.5% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher