Cost of Living Calculator - Anthem, Arizona vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 122.0% more expensive than Anthem, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $166,469 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anthem, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Anthem, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
214% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Anthem, Arizona
Anthem, AZ vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Anthem, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  122.0% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  411.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% lower
  Commute
  27.9% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher

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