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Cost of Living Calculator - The Woodlands, Texas vs Santa Monica, California

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 143.0% more expensive than The Woodlands, Texas.

You would need a salary of $546,716 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in The Woodlands, Texas.
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• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than The Woodlands, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in The Woodlands, Texas
The Woodlands, TX vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to The Woodlands, Santa Monica is:
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  143.0% higher
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  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  402.2% higher
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  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  60.6% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
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  Personal
  4.8% higher
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