San Anselmo, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 9.8% more expensive than San Anselmo, California.

You would need a salary of $93,342 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Anselmo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than San Anselmo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in San Anselmo, California
San Anselmo, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to San Anselmo, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  21.3% higher
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower