Santa Monica, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 35.2% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $129,606 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Los Angeles
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Santa Monica, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  16.0% higher
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
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  Personal
  0.6% higher
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