Cheshire, Connecticut vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 127.5% more expensive than Cheshire, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $341,297 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cheshire, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Cheshire, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
306% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Cheshire, Connecticut
Cheshire, CT vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Cheshire, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  127.5% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  460.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.7% lower
  Commute
  43.2% higher
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower