City Intelligence
Santa Monica, CA
Premium salary, cost-of-living, and purchasing-power profile for Santa Monica.
COL Index
184
100 = US avg
Rent 1BR
$3,100
Home price
$1,500,000
Population
91,000
SalaryScope Scores
Proprietary 0–100 indices for Santa Monica.
Affordability
3/100
Weak
3
Lower COL + rent
Purchasing Power
38/100
Weak
38
On a $75k salary after tax
Growth
55/100
Moderate
55
Market size & momentum
Top occupations in Santa Monica
| Occupation | Median | PP | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $439,800 | 100 | 80 |
| Investment Banker | $331,200 | 89 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $331,200 | 89 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $322,000 | 87 | 92 |
| PMO Director | $303,600 | 84 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $294,400 | 82 | 80 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $294,400 | 82 | 80 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $266,800 | 77 | 80 |
| Data Scientist | $257,600 | 76 | 92 |
| Senior Program Manager | $257,600 | 76 | 80 |
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Cost of living detail
$100,000 in Santa Monica has the local purchasing power of approximately $54,300 in a national-average city.