Cost of Living Calculator - Irving, Texas vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 166.6% more expensive than Irving, Texas.

You would need a salary of $151,981 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Irving, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Irving, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
420% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Irving, Texas
Irving, TX vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Irving, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  166.6% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  682.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% lower
  Commute
  39.2% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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