Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs Rochester, New York


The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 69.4% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $15,300 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New York is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in Rochester
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs Rochester, NY
Compared to Santa Monica, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.4% lower
      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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.7% higher
  Commute
  41.5% lower
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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