Key Biscayne, Florida vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 35.9% more expensive than Key Biscayne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $203,823 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Key Biscayne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Key Biscayne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Key Biscayne, Florida
Key Biscayne, FL vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Key Biscayne, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher