Ocala, Florida vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 223.7% more expensive than Ocala, Florida.

You would need a salary of $485,536 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocala, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Ocala, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
494% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Ocala, Florida
Ocala, FL vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Ocala, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  223.7% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,046.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% lower
  Commute
  88.6% higher
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher