Cost of Living Calculator - Miami Beach, Florida vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 131.8% more expensive than Miami Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $173,849 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Miami Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Miami Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
243% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Miami Beach, Florida
Miami Beach, FL vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Miami Beach, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  131.8% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  358.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  17.1% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower

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