Hudson, North Carolina vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 221.0% more expensive than Hudson, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $224,711 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hudson, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Hudson, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
650% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Hudson, North Carolina
Hudson, NC vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Hudson, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  221.0% 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
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,126.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  75.5% higher
  Health
  30.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher