Cost of Living Calculator - Kent, Ohio vs Santa Monica, California


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

You would need a salary of $251,759 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Kent, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
759% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Kent, Ohio
Kent, OH vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Kent, 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
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,057.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  100.0% higher
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher

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