| | Santa Monica, CA | Del Mar, CA | United States |
| Overall | 161.7 | 154.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 111.4 | 121.4 | 100 |
| Health | 90.2 | 89.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 622.0 | 995.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $1,656,900 | $3,412,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,080.0% | 10,500.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 154.8 | 123.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 133.5 | 153.8 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Santa Monica 
24 Reviews
I moved here to Santa Monica over 10 years ago from Oklahoma City. I was surprised to see that Oklahoma City was ranked higher than Santa Monica on best places.
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I've lived in Santa Monica for over 30 years. It's a Mediterranean climate--sunny and temperate when the rest of the country is under snow! I am walking distance to More
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Reviews for Del Mar 
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