Santa Monica, California vs. Orlando, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orlando, Florida is 62.0% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $18,996 in Orlando, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orlando, Florida is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Orlando
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Orlando, FL
Compared to Santa Monica, Orlando is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.0% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.6% higher
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower