Edwardsville, Illinois vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 192.4% more expensive than Edwardsville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $146,183 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Edwardsville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
527% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Edwardsville, Illinois
Edwardsville, IL vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Edwardsville, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  192.4% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  761.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  66.5% higher
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher