Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs West University Place, Texas


The cost of living in West University Place, Texas is 30.9% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $276,278 in West University Place, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West University Place, Texas is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in West University Place
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs West University Place, TX
Compared to Santa Monica, West University Place is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% higher
  Commute
  30.8% lower
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower

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