La Quinta, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 99.3% more expensive than La Quinta, California.

You would need a salary of $159,472 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in La Quinta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than La Quinta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in La Quinta, California
La Quinta, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to La Quinta, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
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  99.3% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  304.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  24.6% lower
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
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  Personal
  2.1% lower
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