Madison, Wisconsin vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 168.1% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $134,073 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
390% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Madison, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  168.1% 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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  561.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% lower
  Commute
  80.4% higher
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower