Loveland, Colorado vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 141.5% more expensive than Loveland, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $342,893 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Loveland, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Loveland, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
243% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Loveland, Colorado
Loveland, CO vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Loveland, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  141.5% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  385.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  63.5% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower