Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Springs, California vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 103.2% more expensive than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $152,435 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm_Springs, CA vs Santa_Monica, CA
Compared to Palm_Springs, Santa_Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  103.2% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  309.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.1% lower
  Commute
  19.0% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower

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