Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 236.1% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $168,047 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
633% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Cedar Falls, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
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  236.1% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  883.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  17.6% lower
  Commute
  152.9% higher
  Health
  13.9% lower
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  Personal
  8.7% higher
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