Cost of Living Calculator - Dayton, Ohio vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 282.4% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $286,814 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1484% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Dayton, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  282.4% 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
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3,254.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.4% lower
  Commute
  90.9% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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