Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, Illinois vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 284.0% more expensive than Charleston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $192,020 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Charleston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1298% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Charleston, Illinois
Charleston, IL vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Charleston, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  284.0% 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
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,683.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% lower
  Commute
  169.7% higher
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher

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