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Cost of Living Calculator - Albany, California vs Santa Monica, California

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 27.2% more expensive than Albany, California.

You would need a salary of $63,617 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, California.
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• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Albany, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Albany, California
Albany, CA vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Albany, Santa Monica is:
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  27.2% higher
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  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.9% higher
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  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  26.2% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
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  Personal
  8.2% lower
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