Portsmouth, Ohio vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 318.3% more expensive than Portsmouth, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $313,731 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Portsmouth, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1945% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Portsmouth, Ohio
Portsmouth, OH vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Portsmouth, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  318.3% 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
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3,224.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.3% lower
  Commute
  148.9% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher