Issaquah, Washington vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 55.2% more expensive than Issaquah, Washington.

You would need a salary of $100,876 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Issaquah, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Issaquah, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Issaquah, Washington
Issaquah, WA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Issaquah, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.2% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower