Whitehall, Montana vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 191.7% more expensive than Whitehall, Montana.

You would need a salary of $145,869 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Whitehall, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Whitehall, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
314% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Whitehall, Montana
Whitehall, MT vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Whitehall, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  191.7% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,577.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  96.2% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher