Huntsville, Alabama vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 199.8% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $389,713 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
539% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Huntsville, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  199.8% 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
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,008.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% lower
  Commute
  92.1% higher
  Health
  27.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher