What is a pro or con of living in Santa Monica, Californiacompared to Marina del Rey, California?

Median Home Cost is 73% more expensive in Santa Monica.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Monica, California copmared to Marina del Rey, California?

A salary of $75,000 in Marina del Rey, California should increase to $98,088 in Santa Monica, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MARINA DEL REY vs. SANTA MONICA
Cost of Living Comparison

Marina del Rey, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 30.8% more expensive than Marina del Rey, California.

You would need a salary of $98,088 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Marina del Rey, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Marina del Rey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Marina del Rey, California

Marina Del Rey, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA

Compared to Marina Del Rey, Santa Monica is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

183.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.0% lower

Commute

4.1% lower

Health

1.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Marina del Rey, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Marina Del Rey, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA

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