Plano, Texas vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 149.2% more expensive than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $436,137 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
236% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Plano, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  149.2% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  411.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% lower
  Commute
  75.9% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher