Bellevue, Washington vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 36.2% more expensive than Bellevue, Washington.

You would need a salary of $238,270 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellevue, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Bellevue, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue, WA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Bellevue, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  20.1% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower