Eugene, Oregon vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 153.4% more expensive than Eugene, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $190,051 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Eugene, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Eugene, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
261% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Eugene, Oregon
Eugene, OR vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Eugene, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  153.4% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  441.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  74.9% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher