Fort Worth, Texas vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 171.4% more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $244,222 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
440% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Fort Worth, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  171.4% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  759.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% lower
  Commute
  35.9% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower