Cost of Living Calculator - Worcester, Massachusetts vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 158.7% more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $457,910 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
353% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Worcester, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  158.7% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  589.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% lower
  Commute
  62.3% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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