Auburn, Alabama vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 178.6% more expensive than Auburn, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $278,586 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Auburn, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
394% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Auburn, Alabama
Auburn, AL vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Auburn, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  178.6% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  553.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% lower
  Commute
  94.2% higher
  Health
  26.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower