Edmonds, Washington vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 77.0% more expensive than Edmonds, Washington.

You would need a salary of $168,167 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Edmonds, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Edmonds, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Edmonds, Washington
Edmonds, WA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Edmonds, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.0% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  180.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.5% higher
  Commute
  29.2% higher
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher