Oakland, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 54.1% more expensive than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $184,861 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Oakland, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.1% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  23.1% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower