Overland Park, Kansas vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 152.0% more expensive than Overland Park, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $115,917 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Overland Park, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Overland Park, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
300% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Overland Park, Kansas
Overland Park, KS vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Overland Park, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  152.0% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  441.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% lower
  Commute
  80.0% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower