Vista, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 84.5% more expensive than Vista, California.

You would need a salary of $92,232 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vista, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Vista, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Vista, California
Vista, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Vista, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.5% higher
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  212.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% lower
  Commute
  28.0% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower