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


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 6.3% cheaper than Larkspur, California.

You would need a salary of $56,216 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Larkspur, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is cheaper than Larkspur, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Santa Monica
than in Larkspur, California
Larkspur, CA vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Larkspur, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% lower
  Commute
  27.2% higher
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% lower

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