Fresno, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 163.2% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $618,553 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
360% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Fresno, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  163.2% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  586.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% lower
  Commute
  52.2% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher