Santa Monica, California vs. Walnut, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut, California is 34.0% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $32,990 in Walnut, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut, California is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Walnut
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Walnut, CA
Compared to Santa Monica, Walnut is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.0% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.2% higher
  Commute
  8.6% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower