Santa Monica, California vs. Lakeway, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakeway, Texas is 43.4% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $28,319 in Lakeway, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakeway, Texas is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Lakeway
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Lakeway, TX
Compared to Santa Monica, Lakeway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% higher
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower