Hialeah, Florida vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 135.8% more expensive than Hialeah, Florida.

You would need a salary of $117,910 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hialeah, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Hialeah, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
295% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Hialeah, Florida
Hialeah, FL vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Hialeah, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  135.8% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  505.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower