El Segundo, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 9.3% more expensive than El Segundo, California.

You would need a salary of $240,426 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Segundo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than El Segundo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in El Segundo, California
El Segundo, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to El Segundo, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower