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PALO ALTO vs. SANTA MONICA
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Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Santa Monica, California
The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is
37.2%
cheaper
than Palo Alto, California.
You would need a salary of
$47,118
in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is
cheaper
than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Santa Monica
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Palo Alto, Santa Monica is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
37.2% lower
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, Taxes not Considered
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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10.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
42.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Utilities
10.1% lower
Commute
10.1% higher
Health
16.2% lower
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Personal
1.9% lower
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