Shaker Heights, Ohio vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 187.1% more expensive than Shaker Heights, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $143,559 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Shaker Heights, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Shaker Heights, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
525% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Shaker Heights, Ohio
Shaker Heights, OH vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Shaker Heights, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  187.1% higher
      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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  629.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  76.1% higher
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower