Jackson, Tennessee vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 235.7% more expensive than Jackson, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $322,252 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Jackson, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
759% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Jackson, Tennessee
Jackson, TN vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Jackson, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  235.7% 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
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,463.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  103.1% higher
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower