Santa Monica, California vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 67.5% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $32,874 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in College Station
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Santa Monica, College Station is:
  Homeowner
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  67.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  18.3% higher
  Commute
  54.7% lower
  Health
  11.6% higher
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  Personal
  14.6% lower
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