Cost of Living Calculator - Pacific Grove, California vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 35.8% more expensive than Pacific Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $101,861 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pacific Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Pacific Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Pacific Grove, California
Pacific Grove, CA vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Pacific Grove, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.8% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  56.7% higher
  Health
  37.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher

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