West Linn, Oregon vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 87.1% more expensive than West Linn, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $355,547 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Linn, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than West Linn, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in West Linn, Oregon
West Linn, OR vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to West Linn, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.1% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  206.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  20.1% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower