Cost of Living Calculator - West Menlo Park, California vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 29.5% cheaper than West Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $134,010 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is cheaper than West Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Santa Monica
than in West Menlo Park, California
West Menlo Park, CA vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to West Menlo Park, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% lower
      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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  8.0% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower

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