Cost of Living Calculator - Akron, Ohio vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 294.6% more expensive than Akron, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $295,972 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Akron, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Akron, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1461% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Akron, Ohio
Akron, OH vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Akron, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  294.6% 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
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,451.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  92.8% higher
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher

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