Cost of Living Calculator - Bothell, Washington vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 63.0% more expensive than Bothell, Washington.

You would need a salary of $81,505 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bothell, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Bothell, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Bothell, Washington
Bothell, WA vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Bothell, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.0% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  186.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  9.9% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower

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