Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 220.3% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $416,337 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
646% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Indianapolis, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  220.3% 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
  19.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,086.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  70.5% higher
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher