Cost of Living Calculator - Frederick, Maryland vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 149.2% more expensive than Frederick, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $186,918 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Frederick, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Frederick, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
305% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Frederick, Maryland
Frederick, MD vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Frederick, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  149.2% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  498.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  57.8% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower

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