Cost of Living Calculator - Southlake, Texas vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 58.1% more expensive than Southlake, Texas.

You would need a salary of $474,244 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Southlake, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Southlake, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Southlake, Texas
Southlake, TX vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Southlake, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.1% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  152.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% lower
  Commute
  34.3% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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