El Monte, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 89.6% more expensive than El Monte, California.

You would need a salary of $72,052 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Monte, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than El Monte, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in El Monte, California
El Monte, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to El Monte, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
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  89.6% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  227.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  4.0% higher
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  Personal
  0.5% lower
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