Cost of Living Calculator - Medina, Washington vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 39.7% cheaper than Medina, Washington.

You would need a salary of $30,172 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Medina, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is cheaper than Medina, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Santa Monica
than in Medina, Washington
Medina, WA vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Medina, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  22.0% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower

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