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Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Wisconsin vs Santa Monica, California

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

You would need a salary of $193,084 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
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• 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:
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  168.1% higher
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  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  561.3% higher
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  Utilities
  24.8% lower
  Commute
  80.4% higher
  Health
  2.9% lower
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  Personal
  0.7% lower
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