Glendale, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 41.1% more expensive than Glendale, California.

You would need a salary of $70,550 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Glendale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Glendale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Glendale, California
Glendale, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Glendale, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower