Santa Monica, California vs. Las Vegas, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Vegas, Nevada is 59.2% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $48,989 in Las Vegas, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Vegas, Nevada is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Las Vegas
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Las Vegas, NV
Compared to Santa Monica, Las Vegas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.2% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.0% higher
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower