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Cost of Living Calculator - New York, New York vs Santa Monica, California

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 61.3% more expensive than New York, New York.

You would need a salary of $846,654 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
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• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to New York, Santa Monica is:
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  61.3% higher
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  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  149.6% higher
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  Utilities
  46.3% lower
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  29.3% lower
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  Personal
  14.3% lower
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