What is a pro or con of living in Santa Monica, Californiacompared to Mountlake Terrace, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 163% more expensive in Santa Monica.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Monica, California copmared to Mountlake Terrace, Washington?

A salary of $120,000 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington should increase to $246,808 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.

MOUNTLAKE TERRACE vs. SANTA MONICA
Cost of Living Comparison

Mountlake Terrace, Washington vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 105.7% more expensive than Mountlake Terrace, Washington.

You would need a salary of $246,808 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Mountlake Terrace, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
163% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Mountlake Terrace, Washington

Mountlake Terrace, WA vs. Santa Monica, CA

Compared to Mountlake Terrace, Santa Monica is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

105.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

282.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.1% higher

Commute

32.8% higher

Health

4.0% higher

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Personal

1.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Mountlake Terrace, Washington vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mountlake Terrace, WA vs. Santa Monica, CA

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