Cost of Living Calculator - Rockland, Maine vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 233.6% more expensive than Rockland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $533,815 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Rockland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
461% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Rockland, Maine
Rockland, ME vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Rockland, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  233.6% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  980.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.1% lower
  Commute
  171.1% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher

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