Monterey, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 55.5% more expensive than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $155,460 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Monterey, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
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  55.5% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  68.1% higher
  Health
  37.2% lower
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  Personal
  2.6% higher
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