Fayetteville, Arkansas vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 196.2% more expensive than Fayetteville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $148,094 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Fayetteville, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
398% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Fayetteville, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  196.2% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  670.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  78.8% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher