What is a pro or con of living in Santa Monica, Californiacompared to Godfrey, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 800% more expensive in Santa Monica.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Monica, California copmared to Godfrey, Illinois?

A salary of $100,000 in Godfrey, Illinois should increase to $323,690 in Santa Monica, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GODFREY vs. SANTA MONICA
Cost of Living Comparison

Godfrey, Illinois vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 223.7% more expensive than Godfrey, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $323,690 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Godfrey, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Godfrey, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
800% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Godfrey, Illinois

Godfrey, IL vs. Santa Monica, CA

Compared to Godfrey, Santa Monica is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

223.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,221.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

19.6% lower

Commute

62.6% higher

Health

4.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Godfrey, Illinois vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Godfrey, IL vs. Santa Monica, CA

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