Santa Monica, California vs. Eugene, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eugene, Oregon is 60.5% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $36,701 in Eugene, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eugene, Oregon is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Eugene
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Eugene, OR
Compared to Santa Monica, Eugene is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.5% lower
      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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  42.8% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower