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SANTA MONICA vs. EAST LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Santa Monica, California vs. East Los Angeles, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in East Los Angeles, California is
48.1%
cheaper
than Santa Monica, California.
You would need a salary of
$38,948
in East Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Los Angeles, California is
cheaper
than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in East Los Angeles
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. East Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Santa Monica, East Los Angeles is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
48.1% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
9.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
73.3% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
19.8% higher
Commute
2.9% higher
Health
0.0% higher
Taxes
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Personal
0.3% lower
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