McKinney, Texas vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 147.2% more expensive than McKinney, Texas.

You would need a salary of $247,182 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in McKinney, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than McKinney, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
229% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in McKinney, Texas
Mckinney, TX vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Mckinney, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  147.2% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  438.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% lower
  Commute
  68.3% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher