Santa Monica, California vs. Pacific, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pacific, Washington is 52.9% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $23,556 in Pacific, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pacific, Washington is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Pacific
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Pacific, WA
Compared to Santa Monica, Pacific is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.9% 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)
  80.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% higher