Parker, Colorado vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 91.2% more expensive than Parker, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $124,286 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Parker, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Parker, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Parker, Colorado
Parker, CO vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Parker, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.2% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  254.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  33.7% higher
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower