Cost of Living Calculator - Knoxville, Tennessee vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 203.5% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $154,765 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
426% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Knoxville, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  203.5% 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)
  879.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  89.2% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher

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