Cost of Living Calculator - Gainesville, Georgia vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 191.7% more expensive than Gainesville, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $176,227 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Gainesville, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
401% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Gainesville, Georgia
Gainesville, GA vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Gainesville, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  191.7% 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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  834.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% lower
  Commute
  86.1% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher

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