What is a pro or con of living in Santa Monica, Californiacompared to Virginia Beach, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 346% more expensive in Santa Monica.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Monica, California copmared to Virginia Beach, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Virginia Beach, Virginia should increase to $131,607 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.

VIRGINIA_BEACH vs. SANTA_MONICA
Cost of Living Comparison

Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 163.2% more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $131,607 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
346% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia_Beach, VA vs. Santa_Monica, CA

Compared to Virginia_Beach, Santa_Monica is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

163.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

533.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.8% lower

Commute

58.0% higher

Health

14.3% lower

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Personal

1.7% higher

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Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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