Cost of Living Calculator - Takoma Park, Maryland vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 82.0% more expensive than Takoma Park, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $136,501 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Takoma Park, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Takoma Park, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Takoma Park, Maryland
Takoma Park, MD vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Takoma Park, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.0% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  224.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.1% lower
  Commute
  7.8% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher

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