Modesto, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 136.6% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $118,320 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
324% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Modesto, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  136.6% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  464.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.9% lower
  Commute
  35.9% higher
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher