Cost of Living Calculator - Imperial Beach, California vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 76.1% more expensive than Imperial Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $220,126 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Imperial Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Imperial Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Imperial Beach, California
Imperial Beach, CA vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Imperial Beach, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.1% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  178.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% lower
  Commute
  23.2% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower

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