Calabasas, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 13.3% more expensive than Calabasas, California.

You would need a salary of $283,229 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Calabasas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Calabasas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Calabasas, California
Calabasas, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Calabasas, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.9% lower
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher