Chico, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 137.5% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $118,734 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
276% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Santa_Monica, CA
Compared to Chico, Santa_Monica is:
  Homeowner
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  137.5% higher
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  Food
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  364.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  27.1% lower
  Commute
  82.3% higher
  Health
  25.3% lower
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  Personal
  1.6% higher
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