Santa Monica, California vs. North Adams, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Adams, Massachusetts is 69.1% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $24,715 in North Adams, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Adams, Massachusetts is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in North Adams
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. North Adams, MA
Compared to Santa Monica, North Adams is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.1% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.0% higher
  Commute
  53.1% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher