Hanover, Pennsylvania vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 193.0% more expensive than Hanover, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $146,498 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hanover, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Hanover, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
590% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Hanover, Pennsylvania
Hanover, PA vs. Santa_Monica, CA
Compared to Hanover, Santa_Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  193.0% 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)
  934.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% lower
  Commute
  58.9% higher
  Health
  29.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher