Cost of Living Calculator - Yuma, Arizona vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 197.2% more expensive than Yuma, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $222,869 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Yuma, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Yuma, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
493% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Yuma, Arizona
Yuma, AZ vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Yuma, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  197.2% 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
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  986.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.1% lower
  Commute
  97.4% higher
  Health
  33.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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