Corpus Christi, Texas vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 224.9% more expensive than Corpus Christi, Texas.

You would need a salary of $1,123,983 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Corpus Christi, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
687% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi, TX vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Corpus Christi, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  224.9% 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
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,062.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% lower
  Commute
  94.2% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher