Cost of Living Calculator - Davis, California vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 76.6% more expensive than Davis, California.

You would need a salary of $176,558 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Davis, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Davis, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Davis, California
Davis, CA vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Davis, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.6% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  152.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.6% lower
  Commute
  58.9% higher
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower

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