Santa Monica, California vs. Sun Valley, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun Valley, Idaho is 42.5% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $43,113 in Sun Valley, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun Valley, Idaho is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Sun Valley
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Sun Valley, ID
Compared to Santa Monica, Sun Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  52.8% lower
  Health
  20.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher