Cost of Living Calculator - Elmwood Park, Illinois vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 147.0% more expensive than Elmwood Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $123,479 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmwood Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Elmwood Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
464% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Elmwood Park, Illinois
Elmwood Park, IL vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Elmwood Park, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  147.0% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  586.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower

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