Cost of Living Calculator - Dahlgren, Virginia vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 199.8% more expensive than Dahlgren, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $149,890 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dahlgren, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Dahlgren, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
354% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Dahlgren, Virginia
Dahlgren, VA vs Santa_Monica, CA
Compared to Dahlgren, Santa_Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  199.8% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  606.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% lower
  Commute
  72.0% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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