Cost of Living Calculator - Bethel, Connecticut vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 112.9% more expensive than Bethel, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $425,844 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethel, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Bethel, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
256% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Bethel, Connecticut
Bethel, CT vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Bethel, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  112.9% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  434.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.7% lower
  Commute
  21.3% higher
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower

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