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Cost of Living Calculator - Arlington, Virginia vs Santa Monica, California

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 68.3% more expensive than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $588,892 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
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• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Arlington, Santa Monica is:
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  68.3% higher
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  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  149.2% higher
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  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  26.4% higher
  Health
  10.3% lower
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  Personal
  11.1% lower
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