Cost of living
Santa Monica (United States) compared to Maryland (United States)
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Overview comparison
Santa Monica (United States)Maryland (United States)
Consumer prices in Santa Monica (United States) are roughly 2% higher than in Maryland (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Santa Monica (United States) | Maryland (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,948 | 2,449 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,621 | 4,535 |
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| Without rent one person | 880 | 864 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,696 | 2,503 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,280.4 | 1,671.61 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,796.68 | 2,289.33 |
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| Food person | 596 | 672 |
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| Food family | 1,482 | 1,745 |
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| Transport person | 102.37 | 77.47 |
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| Transport family | 295.19 | 232.48 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.9 years | 68.11 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Santa Monica (United States) | Maryland (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.66 | 19.96 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 74.01 | 81.94 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.23 | 10.24 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.65 | 5.07 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.11 | 4.6 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.58 | 2.17 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Santa Monica (United States) | Maryland (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 2,027.26 | 1,425.43 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,577.95 | 1,616.48 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,821.02 | 3,432.44 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,227.04 | 2,091.75 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 109.98 | 90.63 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 153.31 | 175.84 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 54.06 | 84.59 |
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Transportation
| Item | Santa Monica (United States) | Maryland (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.39 | 7.19 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,209 | 3,209 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,640 | 1,978 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.02 | 2.93 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 77.64% | 71.39% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.56 | 19.32 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.99 | 0.93 |
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Groceries
| Item | Santa Monica (United States) | Maryland (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 | 1.3 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.98 | 3.93 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.48 | 3.16 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.18 | 15.73 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.28 | 11.14 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.7 | 12.92 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.95 | 1.94 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.51 | 1.74 |
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Other
| Item | Santa Monica (United States) | Maryland (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 50.63 | 48.07 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.03 | 16.62 |
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| Doctors visit | 129.57 | 93.44 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.28 | 15.6 |
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| Brand Jeans | 44.11 | 54.73 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 100.56 | 85.85 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,310.66 | 1,410.29 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 17,428 | 21,528 |
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