Denver, Colorado vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 112.8% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $136,163 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
187% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Denver, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  112.8% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  298.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% lower
  Commute
  33.3% higher
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher