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LONG_BEACH vs. SANTA_MONICA
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Long Beach, California vs. Santa Monica, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is
70.9%
more expensive
than Long Beach, California.
You would need a salary of
$128,174
in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is
more expensive
than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Long Beach, California
Long_Beach, CA vs. Santa_Monica, CA
Compared to Long_Beach, Santa_Monica is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
70.9% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
9.3% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
181.4% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
16.8% lower
Commute
2.0% lower
Health
4.0% higher
Taxes
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Personal
0.1% higher
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