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SUNNYVALE vs. SANTA MONICA
Cost of Living Comparison
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Sunnyvale, California vs. Santa Monica, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is
3.1%
cheaper
than Sunnyvale, California.
You would need a salary of
$256,875
in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is
cheaper
than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Santa Monica
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Sunnyvale, Santa Monica is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
3.1% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
5.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
1.9% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
4.4% lower
Commute
9.4% higher
Health
16.2% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
0.8% lower
Cost of Food
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