Santa Monica, California vs. Leander, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Leander, Texas is 56.1% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $52,696 in Leander, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Leander, Texas is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Leander
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Leander, TX
Compared to Santa Monica, Leander is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.1% 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
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.9% higher
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower