Cost of Living Calculator - Joshua Tree, California vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 162.2% more expensive than Joshua Tree, California.

You would need a salary of $131,102 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Joshua Tree, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Joshua Tree, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
290% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Joshua Tree, California
Joshua Tree, CA vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Joshua Tree, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  162.2% 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
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  734.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% lower
  Commute
  34.0% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher

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