Cost of Living Calculator - Columbus, Indiana vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 226.8% more expensive than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $483,672 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Columbus, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
620% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, IN vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Columbus, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  226.8% 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
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  991.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  123.1% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher

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