Wichita Falls, Texas vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 259.2% more expensive than Wichita Falls, Texas.

You would need a salary of $107,754 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Wichita Falls, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1050% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Wichita Falls, Texas
Wichita Falls, TX vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Wichita Falls, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  259.2% 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
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,674.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.6% lower
  Commute
  135.3% higher
  Health
  30.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher