Tallahassee, Florida vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 200.1% more expensive than Tallahassee, Florida.

You would need a salary of $150,055 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tallahassee, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Tallahassee, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
563% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Tallahassee, Florida
Tallahassee, FL vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Tallahassee, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  200.1% 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
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  820.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.6% lower
  Commute
  76.1% higher
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher