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


The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 62.9% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $8,172 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Dallas
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs Dallas, TX
Compared to Santa Monica, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.9% lower
      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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% higher
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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