Cost of Living Calculator - Aurora, Colorado vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 128.7% more expensive than Aurora, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $297,283 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Aurora, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
261% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Aurora, Colorado
Aurora, CO vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Aurora, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  128.7% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  418.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  27.3% higher
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower

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