Savannah, Georgia vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 207.6% more expensive than Savannah, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $39,985 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Savannah, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Savannah, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
537% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, GA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Savannah, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  207.6% higher
      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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,188.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% lower
  Commute
  73.5% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher