Palmdale, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 106.8% more expensive than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $103,384 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
272% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Palmdale, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
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  106.8% higher
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  Food
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  443.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  28.9% lower
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
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  Personal
  0.9% lower
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