Richmond, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 72.9% more expensive than Richmond, California.

You would need a salary of $86,427 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Richmond, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Richmond, California
Richmond, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Richmond, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.9% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  223.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  16.2% higher
  Health
  25.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower