Santa Monica, California vs. Erie, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Erie, Pennsylvania is 70.9% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $14,546 in Erie, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Erie, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% cheaper in Erie
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Erie, PA
Compared to Santa Monica, Erie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.9% lower
      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
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% higher
  Commute
  46.6% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher