Santa Monica, California vs. Eureka, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eureka, California is 62.0% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $18,978 in Eureka, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eureka, California is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Eureka
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Eureka, CA
Compared to Santa Monica, Eureka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.0% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  51.2% lower
  Health
  30.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower