Texarkana, Texas vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 248.6% more expensive than Texarkana, Texas.

You would need a salary of $237,041 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Texarkana, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Texarkana, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
891% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Texarkana, Texas
Texarkana, TX vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Texarkana, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  248.6% 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
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,577.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% lower
  Commute
  127.0% higher
  Health
  20.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower