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


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 67.4% cheaper than Atherton, California.

You would need a salary of $16,315 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Atherton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is cheaper than Atherton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Santa Monica
than in Atherton, California
Atherton, CA vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Atherton, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.4% lower
      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
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% lower
  Commute
  12.7% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower

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