Santa Cruz, California vs. El Monte, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Monte, California is 29.5% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $52,850 in El Monte, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Monte, California is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in El Monte
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. El Monte, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, El Monte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  45.2% higher
  Health
  20.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower