Hermosa Beach, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 9.1% cheaper than Hermosa Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $68,157 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hermosa Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is cheaper than Hermosa Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Santa Monica
than in Hermosa Beach, California
Hermosa Beach, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Hermosa Beach, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower