Barrington, Illinois vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 115.5% more expensive than Barrington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $129,271 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Barrington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Barrington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
234% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Barrington, Illinois
Barrington, IL vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Barrington, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  115.5% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  310.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  16.6% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower