Santa Monica, California vs. Sausalito, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sausalito, California is 9.7% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $45,164 in Sausalito, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sausalito, California is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Sausalito
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Sausalito, CA
Compared to Santa Monica, Sausalito is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% higher
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.1% higher