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Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 61.4% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $11,977 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
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• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Santa Monica, Philadelphia is:
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  61.4% lower
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  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.0% lower
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  Utilities
  33.3% higher
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  13.2% higher
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  Personal
  8.1% higher
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