Cost of Living Calculator - University City, Missouri vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 197.2% more expensive than University City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $148,579 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in University City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than University City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
502% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in University City, Missouri
University City, MO vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to University City, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  197.2% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  658.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  72.2% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower

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