Claremont, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 64.1% more expensive than Claremont, California.

You would need a salary of $123,069 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Claremont, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Claremont, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Claremont, California
Claremont, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Claremont, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.1% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  149.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% lower
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower