Cartersville, Georgia vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 200.1% more expensive than Cartersville, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $150,055 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cartersville, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Cartersville, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
453% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Cartersville, Georgia
Cartersville, GA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Cartersville, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  200.1% 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
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  883.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.0% lower
  Commute
  67.7% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher