Cost of Living Calculator - Stamford, Connecticut vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 93.0% more expensive than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $96,487 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Stamford, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.0% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  483.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.6% lower
  Commute
  33.3% higher
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower

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