Century City vs Santa Monica

Los Angeles, CA Neighborhood Comparison
Overall Edge
It's a tie
Both neighborhoods are evenly matched
Neighborhood A
Century City
$2.2M median
Upscale Quiet
Neighborhood B
Santa Monica
$2.2M median
Upscale
Century City
Metric
Santa Monica
$2.2M

Median Price
$2.2M
9/10

School Rating
8/10
A-

Crime Grade
A-
48/100

Walk Score
72/100
14 min

Commute
25 min
3

Parks Nearby
17
20

Cafes
18
0

Groceries
5
24 min

Hospital
29 min
Century City
Median Price
100%
School Rating
100%
Crime Grade
100%
Walk Score
67%
Santa Monica
Median Price
96%
School Rating
89%
Crime Grade
100%
Walk Score
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Century City or Santa Monica more expensive?

Century City has a median home price of $2.2M and Santa Monica is $2.2M. Santa Monica is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Century City or Santa Monica?

Century City has a school rating of 9/10 and Santa Monica rates 8/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.

Is Century City or Santa Monica safer?

Century City has a crime grade of A- and Santa Monica is graded A-.

Which is more walkable?

Century City scores 48/100 for walkability. Santa Monica scores 72/100. Santa Monica is the more walkable option.