Contra Costa Centre, California vs. South El Monte, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South El Monte, California is 22.3% cheaper than Contra Costa Centre, California.

You would need a salary of $38,859 in South El Monte, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Contra Costa Centre, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South El Monte, California is cheaper than Contra Costa Centre, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in South El Monte
than in Contra Costa Centre, California
Contra Costa Centre, CA vs. South El Monte, CA
Compared to Contra Costa Centre, South El Monte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% lower
      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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  19.1% higher
  Health
  26.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower