Greenwich, Connecticut vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 10.4% more expensive than Greenwich, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $55,219 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Greenwich, Connecticut
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
28% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Greenwich, Connecticut
Greenwich, CT vs. Santa_Monica, CA
Compared to Greenwich, Santa_Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.7% lower
  Commute
  18.3% higher
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower