Stillwater, Minnesota vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 147.0% more expensive than Stillwater, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $123,479 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stillwater, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Stillwater, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
306% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Stillwater, Minnesota
Stillwater, MN vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Stillwater, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  147.0% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  467.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% lower
  Commute
  44.7% higher
  Health
  21.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower