Santa Monica, California vs. Westlake Village, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Westlake Village, California is 21.4% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $39,316 in Westlake Village, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Westlake Village, California is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Westlake Village
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa_Monica, CA vs. Westlake_Village, CA
Compared to Santa_Monica, Westlake_Village is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% higher
  Commute
  1.0% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher