Alexandria, Virginia vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 93.8% more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $174,613 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Alexandria, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.8% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  213.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower