Santa Monica, California vs. Key West, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Key West, Florida is 44.4% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $41,707 in Key West, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Key West, Florida is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Key West
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Key West, FL
Compared to Santa Monica, Key West is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% lower
      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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% higher
  Commute
  55.2% lower
  Health
  80.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher