Cost of Living Calculator - Union City, California vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 36.4% more expensive than Union City, California.

You would need a salary of $102,269 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Union City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Union City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Union City, California
Union City, CA vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Union City, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  22.9% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower

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