Cost of Living Calculator - Del Mar, California vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 29.1% cheaper than Del Mar, California.

You would need a salary of $53,175 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Del Mar, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is cheaper than Del Mar, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Santa Monica
than in Del Mar, California
Del_Mar, CA vs Santa_Monica, CA
Compared to Del_Mar, Santa_Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% lower
      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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.0% lower
  Commute
  25.9% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower

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