Cost of Living Calculator - Kennesaw, Georgia vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 151.8% more expensive than Kennesaw, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $453,167 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kennesaw, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Kennesaw, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
353% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Kennesaw, Georgia
Kennesaw, GA vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Kennesaw, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  151.8% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  609.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% lower
  Commute
  24.0% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher

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