What is a pro or con of living in Santa Monica, Californiacompared to Redondo Beach, California?

Median Home Cost is 25% more expensive in Santa Monica.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Monica, California copmared to Redondo Beach, California?

A salary of $109,000 in Redondo Beach, California should increase to $137,975 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.

REDONDO BEACH vs. SANTA MONICA
Cost of Living Comparison

Redondo Beach, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 26.6% more expensive than Redondo Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $137,975 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Redondo Beach, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Redondo Beach, California

Redondo Beach, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA

Compared to Redondo Beach, Santa Monica is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

54.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.7% lower

Commute

0.3% lower

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Redondo Beach, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Redondo Beach, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA

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