Cost of Living Calculator - South Pasadena, California vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 21.4% more expensive than South Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $60,752 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than South Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in South Pasadena, California
South_Pasadena, CA vs Santa_Monica, CA
Compared to South_Pasadena, Santa_Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% lower
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower

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