Cost of Living Calculator - Clayton, North Carolina vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 183.5% more expensive than Clayton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $212,643 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Clayton, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Clayton, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
344% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Clayton, North Carolina
Clayton, NC vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Clayton, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  183.5% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  674.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% lower
  Commute
  90.2% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower

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