Santa Monica, California vs. Miami Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Miami Beach, Florida is 56.9% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $21,570 in Miami Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Miami Beach, Florida is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Miami Beach
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa_Monica, CA vs. Miami_Beach, FL
Compared to Santa_Monica, Miami_Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.9% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% higher
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher