Maple Grove, Minnesota vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 149.9% more expensive than Maple Grove, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $187,431 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Maple Grove, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Maple Grove, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
350% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Maple Grove, Minnesota
Maple Grove, MN vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Maple Grove, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  149.9% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  473.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% lower
  Commute
  41.6% higher
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower