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Phoenix, Arizona - Santa Monica, California

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A salary of $50,000 in Phoenix, Arizona should increase to $130,489 in Santa Monica, California

Phoenix U.S. Avg. Santa Monica

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Cost of Living IndexesPhoenixSanta Monica
Overall88229
Food100110
Housing60542
Utilities100115
Transportation101112
Health102111
Miscellaneous96103
100=national average

Santa Monica is 161% more expensive than Phoenix.

Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing is 798% more expensive in Santa Monica.


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