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Cost of Living in Santa Monica, CA

302.5
Very Expensive · National average is 100

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$106,797
Median Income
$2,227/mo
Median Rent
$1,654,800
Median Home
92,168
Population

Cost Breakdown

🏠Housing
308.2
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🛒Groceries
313.3
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🚗Transportation
291.7
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🏥Healthcare
278.3
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
⚡Utilities
297.2
0Nat'l Avg (100)200

Fair Market Rents (HUD)

Some values estimated
Studio1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR
$1,737
est.
$1,960
est.
$2,227$2,851
est.
$3,251
est.

Est. values are derived from the census median rent using national HUD bedroom ratios. Actual HUD Fair Market Rents may differ.

Nearby Cities

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Los Angeles, CA
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El Segundo, CA
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Manhattan Beach, CA
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West Hollywood, CA
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200.9
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