Omaha, Nebraska vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 202.8% more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $172,587 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Omaha, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
557% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, NE vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Omaha, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  202.8% 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
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  860.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  89.5% higher
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher