Frisco, Texas vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 125.6% more expensive than Frisco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $203,079 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Frisco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Frisco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
153% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Frisco, Texas
Frisco, TX vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Frisco, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  125.6% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  319.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% lower
  Commute
  66.8% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher