Santa Monica, California vs. Pacific Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pacific Grove, California is 26.4% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $110,445 in Pacific Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pacific Grove, California is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Pacific Grove
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Pacific Grove, CA
Compared to Santa Monica, Pacific Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  59.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower