Storrs, Connecticut vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 183.8% more expensive than Storrs, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $141,910 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Storrs, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Storrs, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
493% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Storrs, Connecticut
Storrs, CT vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Storrs, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  183.8% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  794.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.0% lower
  Commute
  68.8% higher
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower