What is a pro or con of living in Santa Monica, Californiacompared to Rancho Cordova, California?

Median Home Cost is 244% more expensive in Santa Monica.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Monica, California copmared to Rancho Cordova, California?

A salary of $75,000 in Rancho Cordova, California should increase to $162,490 in Santa Monica, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RANCHO CORDOVA vs. SANTA MONICA
Cost of Living Comparison

Rancho Cordova, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 116.7% more expensive than Rancho Cordova, California.

You would need a salary of $162,490 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Cordova, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Rancho Cordova, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
244% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Rancho Cordova, California

Rancho Cordova, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA

Compared to Rancho Cordova, Santa Monica is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

116.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

380.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.6% lower

Commute

29.2% higher

Health

13.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Rancho Cordova, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rancho Cordova, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA

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