Santa Monica, California vs. Rancho San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho San Diego, California is 44.9% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $82,641 in Rancho San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho San Diego, California is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Rancho San Diego
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Rancho San Diego, CA
Compared to Santa Monica, Rancho San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.9% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.8% higher
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher