Santa Monica, California vs. Newport Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newport Beach, California is 29.9% more expensive than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $97,398 in Newport Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newport 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
62% more expensive in Newport Beach
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Newport Beach, CA
Compared to Santa Monica, Newport Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher