Dallas, Georgia vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 161.4% more expensive than Dallas, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $104,577 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Dallas, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
412% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Dallas, Georgia
Dallas, GA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Dallas, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  161.4% 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
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  607.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.1% lower
  Commute
  18.3% higher
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher

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