Columbus, Georgia vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 255.9% more expensive than Columbus, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $177,945 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Columbus, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1075% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Columbus, Georgia
Columbus, GA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Columbus, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  255.9% 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
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,808.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% lower
  Commute
  94.0% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher