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PALO ALTO vs. SANTA MONICA
Cost of Living Comparison

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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 $47,121 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:

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37.2% lower

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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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