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


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 22.4% more expensive than Pacifica, California.

You would need a salary of $61,211 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pacifica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Pacifica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Pacifica, California
Pacifica, CA vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Pacifica, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower

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