Santa Monica, California vs. Twentynine Palms, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Twentynine Palms, California is 67.6% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $16,201 in Twentynine Palms, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Twentynine Palms, California is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Twentynine Palms
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Twentynine Palms, CA
Compared to Santa Monica, Twentynine Palms is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.6% 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
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.0% higher
  Commute
  42.2% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower