San Diego, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 69.5% more expensive than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $161,038 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to San Diego, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
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  69.5% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  163.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  21.4% lower
  Commute
  28.8% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
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  Personal
  1.6% lower
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