Santa Monica, California vs. Rome, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rome, Georgia is 70.2% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $14,877 in Rome, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rome, Georgia is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Rome
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa_Monica, CA vs. Rome, GA
Compared to Santa_Monica, Rome is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.2% 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
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.8% higher
  Commute
  45.3% lower
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower