Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs Santa Ynez, California


The cost of living in Santa Ynez, California is 23.2% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $38,378 in Santa Ynez, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ynez, California is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Santa Ynez
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs Santa Ynez, CA
Compared to Santa Monica, Santa Ynez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.2% higher
  Commute
  36.0% lower
  Health
  25.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower

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