Cost of Living Calculator - St. Charles, Illinois vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 163.5% more expensive than St. Charles, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $131,734 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Charles, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than St. Charles, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
334% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in St. Charles, Illinois
St. Charles, IL vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to St. Charles, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  163.5% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  496.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% lower
  Commute
  64.5% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher

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