Brownsville, Texas vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 270.4% more expensive than Brownsville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $185,218 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brownsville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Brownsville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
919% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville, TX vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Brownsville, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  270.4% 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
  24.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,828.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  80.8% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.3% higher