Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs Rancho Santa Fe, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Fe, California is 48.6% more expensive than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $74,310 in Rancho Santa Fe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Fe, California is more expensive than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Rancho Santa Fe
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Compared to Santa Monica, Rancho Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.6% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.0% higher
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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