Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs Vashon, Washington


The cost of living in Vashon, Washington is 40.1% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $29,974 in Vashon, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vashon, Washington is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Vashon
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs Vashon, WA
Compared to Santa Monica, Vashon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.1% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher

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