Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Michigan vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 103.2% more expensive than Birmingham, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $8,128,566 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Birmingham, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Birmingham, Michigan
Birmingham, MI vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Birmingham, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  103.2% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  233.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% lower
  Commute
  40.0% higher
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower

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