Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs Compton, California


The cost of living in Compton, California is 49.8% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $37,624 in Compton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Compton, California is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Compton
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa_Monica, CA vs Compton, CA
Compared to Santa_Monica, Compton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.8% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% higher
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower

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