Cost of Living Calculator - Highlands Ranch, Colorado vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 90.0% more expensive than Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $142,505 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Highlands Ranch, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Highlands Ranch, CO vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Highlands Ranch, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.0% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  251.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  34.7% higher
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower

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