Springfield, Oregon vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 168.1% more expensive than Springfield, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $147,480 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Springfield, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
320% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Springfield, Oregon
Springfield, OR vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Springfield, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  168.1% higher
      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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  553.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  69.6% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher