What is a pro or con of living in Santa Monica, Californiacompared to West Hollywood, California?

Median Home Cost is 58% more expensive in Santa Monica.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Monica, California copmared to West Hollywood, California?

A salary of $115,000 in West Hollywood, California should increase to $163,197 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.

WEST HOLLYWOOD vs. SANTA MONICA
Cost of Living Comparison

West Hollywood, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 41.9% more expensive than West Hollywood, California.

You would need a salary of $163,197 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Hollywood, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in West Hollywood, California

West Hollywood, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA

Compared to West Hollywood, Santa Monica is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

41.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

104.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.2% lower

Commute

4.4% lower

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.0% higher

Cost of Food

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West Hollywood, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Hollywood, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA

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