Cost of Living Calculator - El Monte, California vs Sonoma, California


The cost of living in Sonoma, California is 18.4% more expensive than El Monte, California.

You would need a salary of $88,808 in Sonoma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Monte, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonoma, California is more expensive than El Monte, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Sonoma
than in El Monte, California
El Monte, CA vs Sonoma, CA
Compared to El Monte, Sonoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  32.3% lower
  Health
  28.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher

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