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 | $271,090 | 78 | 80 |
| PMO Director | $204,370 | 65 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $204,370 | 65 | 80 |
| Senior Program Manager | $204,370 | 65 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $194,410 | 63 | 60 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $132,330 | 50 | 80 |
| Sales Manager | $132,330 | 50 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $160,920 | 56 | 92 |
| Data Scientist | $129,740 | 50 | 92 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $107,020 | 45 | 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.