What is a pro or con of living in Santa Monica, Californiacompared to Spokane Valley, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 347% more expensive in Santa Monica.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Monica, California copmared to Spokane Valley, Washington?

A salary of $75,000 in Spokane Valley, Washington should increase to $199,535 in Santa Monica, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SPOKANE VALLEY vs. SANTA MONICA
Cost of Living Comparison

Spokane Valley, Washington vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 166.0% more expensive than Spokane Valley, Washington.

You would need a salary of $199,535 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane Valley, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Spokane Valley, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
347% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Spokane Valley, Washington

Spokane Valley, WA vs. Santa Monica, CA

Compared to Spokane Valley, Santa Monica is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

166.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

582.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.2% higher

Commute

71.4% higher

Health

6.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Spokane Valley, Washington vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Spokane Valley, WA vs. Santa Monica, CA

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