Cost of Living Calculator - Starkville, Mississippi vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 231.6% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $198,961 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
626% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Starkville, Mississippi
Starkville, MS vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Starkville, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  231.6% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  777.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% lower
  Commute
  122.4% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher

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