Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Santa Monica, CA
VS
Sunrise Manor, NV
🏆 Sunrise Manor leads 12 of 22 categories
Santa Monica
California
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$106,797 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
205⚠ High
Population
92,168
Sunrise Manor
Nevada
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
98.9 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$52,476
Violent Crime Index
25 ✓ Safer
Population
198,325 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Santa Monica, CA
Pros
Households earn $54,321 more per year on average
More college-educated — 67.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.9 pts lower (6.2%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 69°F vs 106°F
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $1,654,800
Higher rents — median is $2,227/mo
Violent crime (778.0/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 17% higher than Sunrise Manor
Sunrise Manor, NV
Pros
Homes cost $1390k less ($265,000 vs $1,654,800)
Rent averages $1037/mo less ($1,190 vs $2,227)
88% less violent crime than Santa Monica
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
17% cheaper overall cost of living than Santa Monica
Cons
Median income trails Santa Monica by $54,321/yr
Higher unemployment (9.1% vs 6.2%)
Longer commutes — 29.2 min average each way
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Santa Monica
Median Income
$54,321
$106,797 vs $52,476/yr
Santa Monica
Unemployment
2.9 pp lower
6.2% vs 9.1% unemployment
Sunrise Manor
Cost of Living
17% cheaper
COL index 98.9 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Sunrise Manor
Violent Crime
88% lower
94.1 vs 778.0 per 100k
Sunrise Manor
Median Home Value
$1390k less
$265,000 vs $1,654,800
Sunrise Manor
Summer Heat
36.3°F warmer
July avg high 105.7°F vs 69.4°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Santa Monica, CA | Sunrise Manor, NV |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 98.9 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $1,654,800⚠ High | $265,000 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,227⚠ High | $1,190 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $106,797 ✓ Higher | $52,476 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 9.1%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 25.3 min ✓ Shorter | 29.2 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 27.8% ✓ Higher | 4.0% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 214⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 205⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 228⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (114) ✓ Better | C (81) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.6:1 | 18.3:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 67.8% ✓ Higher | 10.7% |
| High School or Higher | 94.7% ✓ Higher | 72.6% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Santa Monica-Malibu Unified | Clark County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 62.0°F ✓ Warmer | 60.9°F |
| Avg High — July | 69.4°F | 105.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.2" | 4.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 92,168 | 198,325 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 42.1 ✓ Older | 33.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 28.9% | 51.2% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 15.0% | 27.7% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 18.8% ✓ More | 11.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Santa Monica's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Sunrise Manor's 98.9 (US average = 100).
Sunrise Manor is 17% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Sunrise Manor leads 12 of 22 categories. Santa Monica wins 10 and Sunrise Manor wins 12. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Santa Monica to Sunrise Manor or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($1,654,800 vs $265,000 median home), income ($106,797 vs $52,476), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Santa Monica, CA and Sunrise Manor, NV are about 246 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.