Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs Goodyear, Arizona


The cost of living in Goodyear, Arizona is 57.4% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $31,944 in Goodyear, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goodyear, Arizona is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Goodyear
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs Goodyear, AZ
Compared to Santa Monica, Goodyear is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.4% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.1% higher
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower

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