Albany, New York vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 181.8% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $95,799 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
554% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Albany, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  181.8% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  821.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.5% lower
  Commute
  76.7% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower