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

Median Home Cost is 65% more expensive in Laguna Beach.

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

A salary of $130,000 in Santa Monica, California should increase to $164,711 in Laguna Beach, 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.

SANTA MONICA vs. LAGUNA BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Monica, California vs. Laguna Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laguna Beach, California is 26.7% more expensive than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $164,711 in Laguna Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Laguna Beach
than in Santa Monica, California

Santa Monica, CA vs. Laguna Beach, CA

Compared to Santa Monica, Laguna Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

22.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

25.6% higher

Commute

26.4% lower

Health

3.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Santa Monica, California vs. Laguna Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Santa Monica, CA vs. Laguna Beach, CA

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