What is a pro or con of living in Santa Monica, Californiacompared to Providence, Rhode Island?

Median Home Cost is 372% more expensive in Santa Monica.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Monica, California copmared to Providence, Rhode Island?

A salary of $50,000 in Providence, Rhode Island should increase to $125,763 in Santa Monica, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PROVIDENCE vs. SANTA MONICA
Cost of Living Comparison

Providence, Rhode Island vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 151.5% more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $125,763 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
372% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Providence, Rhode Island

Providence, RI vs. Santa Monica, CA

Compared to Providence, Santa Monica is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

151.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

707.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

30.0% lower

Commute

39.0% higher

Health

3.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

17.3% lower

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Providence, Rhode Island vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Providence, RI vs. Santa Monica, CA

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