Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs Salem, New Hampshire


The cost of living in Salem, New Hampshire is 56.6% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $32,522 in Salem, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, New Hampshire is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Salem
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs Salem, NH
Compared to Santa Monica, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.6% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.3% higher
  Commute
  37.4% lower
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher

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