Santa Monica, California vs. Cupertino, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cupertino, California is 29.5% more expensive than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $89,248 in Cupertino, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cupertino, California is more expensive than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Cupertino
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Cupertino, CA
Compared to Santa Monica, Cupertino is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  5.1% lower
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher