Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs Brookline, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Brookline, Massachusetts is 25.3% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $56,055 in Brookline, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookline, Massachusetts is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Brookline
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs Brookline, MA
Compared to Santa Monica, Brookline is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.4% higher
  Commute
  19.7% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher

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