Melbourne, Florida vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 188.0% more expensive than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $264,987 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
375% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Melbourne, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  188.0% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  771.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  85.6% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher