Washington, District of Columbia vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 80.5% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $103,813 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Washington, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.5% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  205.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% lower
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower

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