Santa Monica, California vs. San Juan Capistrano, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Juan Capistrano, California is 37.0% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $47,251 in San Juan Capistrano, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Juan Capistrano, California is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in San Juan Capistrano
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. San Juan Capistrano, CA
Compared to Santa Monica, San Juan Capistrano is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.6% higher
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher