Sonoma, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 60.1% more expensive than Sonoma, California.

You would need a salary of $120,097 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonoma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Sonoma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Sonoma, California
Sonoma, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Sonoma, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.1% higher
      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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.9% lower
  Commute
  42.5% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower