Santa Monica, California vs. Natick, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Natick, Massachusetts is 44.9% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $41,348 in Natick, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Natick, Massachusetts is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Natick
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Natick, MA
Compared to Santa Monica, Natick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.9% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.6% higher
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% higher