Cost of Living Calculator - Hillsborough, California vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 55.0% cheaper than Hillsborough, California.

You would need a salary of $22,493 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hillsborough, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is cheaper than Hillsborough, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Santa Monica
than in Hillsborough, California
Hillsborough, CA vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Hillsborough, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.0% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower

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