Santa Monica, California vs. Alamo, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamo, Nevada is 65.8% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $17,083 in Alamo, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamo, Nevada is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Alamo
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa_Monica, CA vs. Alamo, NV
Compared to Santa_Monica, Alamo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.8% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.1% higher
  Commute
  41.3% lower
  Health
  41.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower