Santa Monica, California vs. Boca Raton, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boca Raton, Florida is 55.6% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $26,657 in Boca Raton, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boca Raton, Florida is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Boca Raton
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Boca Raton, FL
Compared to Santa Monica, Boca Raton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.6% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% higher
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher