Cost of Living Calculator - Astoria, Oregon vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 165.5% more expensive than Astoria, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $132,790 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Astoria, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Astoria, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
278% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Astoria, Oregon
Astoria, OR vs Santa_Monica, CA
Compared to Astoria, Santa_Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  165.5% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  526.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  102.1% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher

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