Chesapeake, Virginia vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 163.2% more expensive than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $131,607 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Chesapeake, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
361% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake, VA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Chesapeake, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  163.2% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  528.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  53.0% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher