Santa Monica, California vs. Orange, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orange, Texas is 70.7% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $14,656 in Orange, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orange, Texas is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% cheaper in Orange
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Orange, TX
Compared to Santa Monica, Orange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.7% 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
  18.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  44.6% lower
  Health
  20.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower