Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Missouri vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 232.4% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $415,495 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
662% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Springfield, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  232.4% 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
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,143.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  86.5% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher

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