Santa Monica, TX Cost of Living


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Santa Monica cost of living score
67.9
Less expensive
32.1% lower
than the US average
27.9% lower
than the Texas average
Santa Monica, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 67.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 32.1% lower than the U.S. average and 27.9% higher than the average for Texas.

Santa Monica, TX

Housing costs in Santa Monica?
A typical home costs $102,500, which is 69.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 65.6% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Santa Monica costs $780 per month, which is 45.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 64.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Santa Monica?
To live comfortably in Santa Monica, Texas, a minimum annual income of $19,800 for a family, and $23,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Santa Monica?
Santa Monica, TX is known for its high cost of living. The cost of living in Santa Monica is much higher than the national average due to its close proximity to popular cities such as Los Angeles and San Diego. While it may be costly to live here, many people consider it a worthwhile investment due to the city's numerous amenities and attractions. The median home price in Santa Monica is $960,000, and monthly rent can range from $1000 for a studio apartment up to $3500 for larger apartments or homes. Groceries, dining out, and entertainment are also pricier here than in other areas. Despite the high cost of living, Santa Monica offers a great quality of life to those who call it home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSanta MonicaTexasUnited States
  67.994.2100.0
  88.993.7100
  106.7100.0100.0
  15.683.5100.0
  $102,500$297,600$338,100
  90.0%99.2%100.0%
  75.2103.3100.0
  75.483.2100.0

   100=National Average

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