What is a pro or con of living in Santa Monica, Californiacompared to Montecito, California?

Median Home Cost is 59% cheaper in Santa Monica.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Monica, California copmared to Montecito, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Montecito, California could decrease to $27,967 in Santa Monica, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MONTECITO vs. SANTA MONICA
Cost of Living Comparison

Montecito, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 44.1% cheaper than Montecito, California.

You would need a salary of $27,967 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montecito, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Monica, California is cheaper than Montecito, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Santa Monica
than in Montecito, California

Montecito, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA

Compared to Montecito, Santa Monica is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

44.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

45.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.9% lower

Commute

53.6% higher

Health

20.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.3% higher

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Montecito, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Montecito, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA

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