Pullman, Washington vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 180.9% more expensive than Pullman, Washington.

You would need a salary of $140,444 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pullman, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Pullman, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
307% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Pullman, Washington
Pullman, WA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Pullman, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  180.9% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  492.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  148.5% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher