What is a pro or con of living in Santa Monica, Californiacompared to Redwood City, California?

Childcare is 19% cheaper in Santa Monica.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Monica, California copmared to Redwood City, California?

A salary of $150,000 in Redwood City, California could decrease to $146,973 in Santa Monica, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

REDWOOD CITY vs. SANTA MONICA
Cost of Living Comparison

Redwood City, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 2.0% cheaper than Redwood City, California.

You would need a salary of $146,973 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Redwood City, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Monica, California is cheaper than Redwood City, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
19% cheaper in Santa Monica
than in Redwood City, California

Redwood City, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA

Compared to Redwood City, Santa Monica is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

5.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

17.7% lower

Commute

11.4% higher

Health

23.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

13.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Redwood City, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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