Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs Great Falls, Virginia


The cost of living in Great Falls, Virginia is 19.2% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $40,442 in Great Falls, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Great Falls, Virginia is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Great Falls
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs Great Falls, VA
Compared to Santa Monica, Great Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% higher
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher

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