Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs Munster, Indiana


The cost of living in Munster, Indiana is 63.3% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $27,556 in Munster, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Munster, Indiana is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Munster
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs Munster, IN
Compared to Santa Monica, Munster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.3% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.5% higher
  Commute
  37.9% lower
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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