Beaumont, Texas vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 249.0% more expensive than Beaumont, Texas.

You would need a salary of $174,519 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaumont, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Beaumont, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1049% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Beaumont, Texas
Beaumont, TX vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Beaumont, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  249.0% 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
  22.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,459.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  86.1% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher