Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs Columbia, Missouri


The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 67.0% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $24,770 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Columbia
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa_Monica, CA vs Columbia, MO
Compared to Santa_Monica, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.0% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% higher
  Commute
  52.3% lower
  Health
  38.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower

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