El Monte, California vs. Buellton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buellton, California is 2.9% more expensive than El Monte, California.

You would need a salary of $102,859 in Buellton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Monte, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buellton, California is more expensive than El Monte, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Buellton
than in El Monte, California
El Monte, CA vs. Buellton, CA
Compared to El Monte, Buellton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  38.3% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower