Duarte, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 82.2% more expensive than Duarte, California.

You would need a salary of $136,679 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Duarte, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Duarte, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Duarte, California
Duarte, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Duarte, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.2% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  228.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  1.8% lower
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher