Manhattan Beach, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 28.9% cheaper than Manhattan Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $35,561 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is cheaper than Manhattan Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Santa Monica
than in Manhattan Beach, California
Manhattan_Beach, CA vs. Santa_Monica, CA
Compared to Manhattan_Beach, Santa_Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower