What is a pro or con of living in Springfield, Missouricompared to Santa Monica, California?

Median Home Cost is 86% cheaper in Springfield.

What salary do I need to live in Springfield, Missouri copmared to Santa Monica, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Santa Monica, California could decrease to $15,042 in Springfield, Missouri (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SANTA_MONICA vs. SPRINGFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Monica, California vs. Springfield, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Missouri is 69.9% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $15,042 in Springfield, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Springfield, Missouri is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Springfield
than in Santa Monica, California

Santa_Monica, CA vs. Springfield, MO

Compared to Santa_Monica, Springfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

69.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

92.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

19.4% higher

Commute

46.4% lower

Health

11.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Santa Monica, California vs. Springfield, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

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