Mesa, Arizona vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 150.8% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $125,415 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
289% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Mesa, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
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  150.8% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  575.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  19.3% lower
  Commute
  35.8% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
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  Personal
  4.7% higher
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