What is a pro or con of living in Branson, Missouricompared to Santa Monica, California?

Median Home Cost is 84% cheaper in Branson.

What salary do I need to live in Branson, Missouri copmared to Santa Monica, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Santa Monica, California could decrease to $14,638 in Branson, Missouri (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SANTA MONICA vs. BRANSON
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Monica, California vs. Branson, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Branson, Missouri is 70.7% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $14,638 in Branson, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Branson, Missouri is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Branson
than in Santa Monica, California

Santa Monica, CA vs. Branson, MO

Compared to Santa Monica, Branson is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

70.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

13.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

91.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

21.7% higher

Commute

54.9% lower

Health

14.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Santa Monica, California vs. Branson, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

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