Cost of Living Calculator - Provo, Utah vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 150.1% more expensive than Provo, Utah.

You would need a salary of $125,069 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Provo, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Provo, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
264% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Provo, Utah
Provo, UT vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Provo, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  150.1% 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
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  453.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  81.3% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher

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