Santa Monica, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 10.3% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $179,478 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in San Francisco
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Santa Monica, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
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  10.3% lower
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  20.7% higher
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  27.4% higher
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  Personal
  16.0% higher
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