What is a pro or con of living in Manhattan Beach, Californiacompared to Santa Monica, California?

Median Home Cost is 73% more expensive in Manhattan Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Manhattan Beach, California copmared to Santa Monica, California?

A salary of $75,000 in Santa Monica, California should increase to $105,452 in Manhattan Beach, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SANTA MONICA vs. MANHATTAN BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Monica, California vs. Manhattan Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan Beach, California is 40.6% more expensive than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $105,452 in Manhattan Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Manhattan Beach, California is more expensive than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Manhattan Beach
than in Santa Monica, California

Santa Monica, CA vs. Manhattan Beach, CA

Compared to Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

40.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

45.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.6% higher

Commute

1.1% higher

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Santa Monica, California vs. Manhattan Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Santa Monica, CA vs. Manhattan Beach, CA

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