Cost of Living Calculator - Castaic, California vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 76.3% more expensive than Castaic, California.

You would need a salary of $132,247 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Castaic, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Castaic, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Castaic, California
Castaic, CA vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Castaic, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.3% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  202.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.6% lower
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower

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