What is a pro or con of living in Santa Monica, Californiacompared to Sparks, Nevada?

Median Home Cost is 253% more expensive in Santa Monica.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Monica, California copmared to Sparks, Nevada?

A salary of $50,000 in Sparks, Nevada should increase to $117,502 in Santa Monica, 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.

SPARKS vs. SANTA MONICA
Cost of Living Comparison

Sparks, Nevada vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 135.0% more expensive than Sparks, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $117,502 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparks, Nevada.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
253% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Sparks, Nevada

Sparks, NV vs. Santa Monica, CA

Compared to Sparks, Santa Monica is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

135.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

396.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.5% lower

Commute

58.1% higher

Health

5.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Sparks, Nevada vs. Santa Monica, California

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