Cost of Living Calculator - Moscow, Idaho vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 173.8% more expensive than Moscow, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $136,908 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Moscow, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Moscow, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
305% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Moscow, Idaho
Moscow, ID vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Moscow, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  173.8% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  520.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  138.5% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher

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