Cost of Living Calculator - Pearland, Texas vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 160.9% more expensive than Pearland, Texas.

You would need a salary of $195,729 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pearland, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Pearland, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
358% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Pearland, Texas
Pearland, TX vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Pearland, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  160.9% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  535.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  24.0% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher

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