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 $48,991 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
      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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% lower
  Commute
  11.4% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower

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