Cost of Living Calculator - Paradise Valley, Arizona vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 17.4% cheaper than Paradise Valley, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $41,285 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is cheaper than Paradise Valley, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Santa Monica
than in Paradise Valley, Arizona
Paradise Valley, AZ vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Paradise Valley, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% lower
      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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% lower
  Commute
  38.8% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher

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