What is a pro or con of living in Santa Monica, Californiacompared to Federal Way, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 205% more expensive in Santa Monica.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Monica, California copmared to Federal Way, Washington?

A salary of $60,000 in Federal Way, Washington should increase to $121,655 in Santa Monica, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FEDERAL WAY vs. SANTA MONICA
Cost of Living Comparison

Federal Way, Washington vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 102.8% more expensive than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $121,655 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
205% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Federal Way, Washington

Federal Way, WA vs. Santa Monica, CA

Compared to Federal Way, Santa Monica is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

102.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

375.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.6% higher

Commute

4.1% higher

Health

2.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

13.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Federal Way, Washington vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Federal Way, WA vs. Santa Monica, CA

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