What is a pro or con of living in Santa Monica, Californiacompared to Rancho Palos Verdes, California?

Housing is 32% more expensive in Santa Monica.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Monica, California copmared to Rancho Palos Verdes, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Rancho Palos Verdes, California should increase to $53,714 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.

RANCHO PALOS VERDES vs. SANTA MONICA
Cost of Living Comparison

Rancho Palos Verdes, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 7.4% more expensive than Rancho Palos Verdes, California.

You would need a salary of $53,714 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Rancho Palos Verdes, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing
32% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA

Compared to Rancho Palos Verdes, Santa Monica is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

32.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

9.2% lower

Commute

5.4% lower

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Rancho Palos Verdes, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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