Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs Oakland charter, Michigan


The cost of living in Oakland charter, Michigan is 52.8% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $23,615 in Oakland charter, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland charter, Michigan is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Oakland charter
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa_Monica, CA vs Oakland_Charter, MI
Compared to Santa_Monica, Oakland_Charter is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.8% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.3% higher
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher

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