Grants Pass, Oregon vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 169.5% more expensive than Grants Pass, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $269,475 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grants Pass, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Grants Pass, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
340% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Grants Pass, Oregon
Grants Pass, OR vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Grants Pass, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  169.5% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  505.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  116.2% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher