Brentwood, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 57.3% more expensive than Brentwood, California.

You would need a salary of $267,340 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brentwood, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Brentwood, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Brentwood, California
Brentwood, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Brentwood, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.3% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  187.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% lower
  Commute
  6.7% higher
  Health
  25.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower