Cost of Living Calculator - Portage, Michigan vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 205.5% more expensive than Portage, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $229,129 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Portage, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
557% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Portage, Michigan
Portage, MI vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Portage, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  205.5% 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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  888.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% lower
  Commute
  69.0% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher

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