Peabody, Massachusetts vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 107.7% more expensive than Peabody, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $103,858 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Peabody, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Peabody, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
185% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Peabody, Massachusetts
Peabody, MA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Peabody, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  107.7% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  283.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.3% lower
  Commute
  60.7% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower