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


The cost of living in El Monte, California is 6.5% cheaper than Gardena, California.

You would need a salary of $46,771 in El Monte, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gardena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Monte, California is cheaper than Gardena, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
7% cheaper in El Monte
than in Gardena, California
Gardena, CA vs El Monte, CA
Compared to Gardena, El Monte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% lower
      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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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