Cost of Living Calculator - Apple Valley, Minnesota vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 157.0% more expensive than Apple Valley, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $192,748 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Apple Valley, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
362% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Apple Valley, Minnesota
Apple Valley, MN vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Apple Valley, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  157.0% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  510.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  45.5% higher
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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