Flint, Michigan vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 281.3% more expensive than Flint, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $190,673 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Flint, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Flint, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3295% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Flint, Michigan
Flint, MI vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Flint, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  281.3% 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
  26.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8,970.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% lower
  Commute
  32.5% higher
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher

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