Carson City, Nevada vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 145.6% more expensive than Carson City, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $184,214 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carson City, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Carson City, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
294% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Carson City, Nevada
Carson City, NV vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Carson City, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  145.6% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  421.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  84.9% higher
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher