Cost of Living Calculator - Orange, California vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 65.8% more expensive than Orange, California.

You would need a salary of $82,896 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Orange, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Orange, California
Orange, CA vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Orange, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.8% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  38.2% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower

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