Sacramento, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 123.6% more expensive than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $205,714 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
287% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Sacramento, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  123.6% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  418.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% lower
  Commute
  27.9% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower