Santa Monica, California vs. Greenwich, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Greenwich, Connecticut is 9.5% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $905,480 in Greenwich, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Greenwich, Connecticut is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
22% cheaper in Greenwich
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Greenwich, CT
Compared to Santa Monica, Greenwich is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.5% higher
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  40.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher