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


The cost of living in Groton, Massachusetts is 47.9% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $39,087 in Groton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Groton, Massachusetts is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Groton
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs Groton, MA
Compared to Santa Monica, Groton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.9% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.4% higher
  Commute
  30.8% lower
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% higher

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