Fremont, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 22.6% more expensive than Fremont, California.

You would need a salary of $312,740 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fremont, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Fremont, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Fremont, California
Fremont, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Fremont, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  24.3% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower