Cost of Living Calculator - Bel Air South, Maryland vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 157.7% more expensive than Bel Air South, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $128,863 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bel Air South, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Bel Air South, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
352% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Bel Air South, Maryland
Bel Air South, MD vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Bel Air South, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  157.7% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  500.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% lower
  Commute
  43.1% higher
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower

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