Conroe, Texas vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 185.9% more expensive than Conroe, Texas.

You would need a salary of $85,773 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Conroe, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Conroe, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
433% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Conroe, Texas
Conroe, TX vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Conroe, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  185.9% 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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  703.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  67.7% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher