Santa Monica, California vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 35.1% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $64,914 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Oakland
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Santa Monica, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
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  35.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  29.5% higher
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  Personal
  7.4% higher
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