Santa Monica, California vs. Hacienda Heights, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hacienda Heights, California is 39.7% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $45,210 in Hacienda Heights, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hacienda Heights, California is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Hacienda Heights
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Hacienda Heights, CA
Compared to Santa Monica, Hacienda Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% higher
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher