Westerville, Ohio vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 164.5% more expensive than Westerville, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $193,081 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Westerville, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Westerville, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
316% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Westerville, Ohio
Westerville, OH vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Westerville, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  164.5% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  474.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% lower
  Commute
  73.9% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher