Covington, Kentucky vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 233.6% more expensive than Covington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $400,344 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Covington, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
875% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Covington, Kentucky
Covington, KY vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Covington, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  233.6% 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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,577.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  61.9% higher
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% higher