Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs Bothell, Washington


The cost of living in Bothell, Washington is 38.7% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $46,010 in Bothell, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bothell, Washington is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Bothell
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs Bothell, WA
Compared to Santa Monica, Bothell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.7% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher

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