Brookhaven, Georgia vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 99.0% more expensive than Brookhaven, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $99,524 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookhaven, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Brookhaven, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Brookhaven, Georgia
Brookhaven, GA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Brookhaven, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.0% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  223.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% lower
  Commute
  30.3% higher
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher