Sandy, Utah vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 111.9% more expensive than Sandy, Utah.

You would need a salary of $211,925 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sandy, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Sandy, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Sandy, Utah
Sandy, UT vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Sandy, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.9% 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
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  294.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  58.4% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher