Santa Monica, California vs. Prescott, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prescott, Arizona is 55.1% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $33,680 in Prescott, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prescott, Arizona is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Prescott
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Prescott, AZ
Compared to Santa Monica, Prescott is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.1% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.6% higher
  Commute
  46.4% lower
  Health
  43.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower