Little Rock, Arkansas vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 236.1% more expensive than Little Rock, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $252,070 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Little Rock, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
781% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Little Rock, Arkansas
Little Rock, AR vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Little Rock, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  236.1% 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
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,086.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  86.3% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher