Cost of Living Calculator - Garden City, New York vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 41.9% more expensive than Garden City, New York.

You would need a salary of $106,465 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Garden City, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Garden City, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Garden City, New York
Garden City, NY vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Garden City, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.4% lower
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  28.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower

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