Santa Monica, California vs. Marina del Rey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marina del Rey, California is 23.5% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $68,816 in Marina del Rey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marina del Rey, California is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Marina del Rey
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Marina Del Rey, CA
Compared to Santa Monica, Marina Del Rey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% higher
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher