Santa Monica, California vs. Cleveland, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cleveland, Ohio is 73.4% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $31,909 in Cleveland, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cleveland, Ohio is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% cheaper in Cleveland
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Cleveland, OH
Compared to Santa Monica, Cleveland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.4% 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
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% higher
  Commute
  41.5% lower
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher