Tampa, Florida vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 162.2% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $165,185 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
334% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Tampa, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  162.2% higher
      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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  674.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  38.1% higher
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher