Santa Monica, California vs. Brandon, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brandon, Florida is 63.0% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $18,518 in Brandon, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brandon, Florida is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Brandon
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa_Monica, CA vs. Brandon, FL
Compared to Santa_Monica, Brandon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.0% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.9% higher
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower