Boise City, Idaho vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 133.4% more expensive than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $116,695 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Boise City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
245% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Boise City, Idaho
Boise City, ID vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Boise City, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  133.4% 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
  18.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  460.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  83.2% higher
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher