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REDWOOD CITY vs. SANTA MONICA
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Cost of Living Calculator - Redwood City, California vs Santa Monica, California
The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is
2.0%
cheaper
than Redwood City, California.
You would need a salary of
$156,771
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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No Child Care,
Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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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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Childcare
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Personal
13.1% lower
Cost of Food
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