Buford, Georgia vs. El Monte, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Monte, California is 37.6% more expensive than Buford, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $68,810 in El Monte, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buford, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Monte, California is more expensive than Buford, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in El Monte
than in Buford, Georgia
Buford, GA vs. El Monte, CA
Compared to Buford, El Monte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  74.9% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher