Cost of Living Calculator - Gary, Indiana vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 273.0% more expensive than Gary, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $186,488 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gary, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Gary, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1989% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Gary, Indiana
Gary, IN vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Gary, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  273.0% 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
  22.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3,519.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% lower
  Commute
  63.5% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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