Lynnwood, Washington vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 97.6% more expensive than Lynnwood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $148,201 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lynnwood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Lynnwood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Lynnwood, Washington
Lynnwood, WA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Lynnwood, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.6% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  234.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% higher
  Commute
  31.5% higher
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher