Market comparison
Santa Monica, CA vs Truckee, CA
On modelled numbers, Santa Monica carries the higher annual revenue and Santa Monica the stronger occupancy. Same state alternatives
Modelled estimate
| Santa Monica, CA | Truckee, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Modelled annual revenue | $97,300 | $75,900 |
| Nightly rate | $392 | $365 |
| Occupancy | 68% | 57% |
| Nights booked a year | 248 | 208 |
| Peak season | Jun–Jul–Aug | Jan–Feb–Mar |
| Season concentration | 44% in top 4 months | 52% in top 4 months |
| Modelled purchase price | $585,000 | $545,000 |
| Modelled cash-on-cash | 21% | 14% |
| Break-even occupancy | 36% | 36% |
| Mid-term monthly rent | $5,300 | $4,950 |
| Short vs mid-term | Nightly ahead | Close |
| Rule status | Status unpublished | Status unpublished |
| Market type | pacific-beach | ski |
Operating costs are modelled at 32% of gross revenue for a nightly rental (cleaning, supplies, utilities, platform fees, maintenance, insurance) and 14% for a monthly rental. Financing assumes a 25% down payment and a 30-year loan at 7%. These are planning assumptions, not quotes — replace them with your own numbers. Rule status is only stated where we hold an official source; otherwise it is marked as needing verification on each market's regulation page.
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