Killeen, Texas vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 238.2% more expensive than Killeen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $236,729 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Killeen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Killeen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
630% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Killeen, Texas
Killeen, TX vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Killeen, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  238.2% 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
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,296.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% lower
  Commute
  95.5% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher