South Lyon, Michigan vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 135.0% more expensive than South Lyon, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $117,502 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lyon, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than South Lyon, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
313% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in South Lyon, Michigan
South Lyon, MI vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to South Lyon, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  135.0% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  418.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% lower
  Commute
  26.3% higher
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower

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