Memphis, Tennessee vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 250.8% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $94,726 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1017% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Memphis, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  250.8% 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
  19.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,880.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  63.8% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher