Temecula, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 87.8% more expensive than Temecula, California.

You would need a salary of $93,888 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Temecula, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Temecula, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Temecula, California
Temecula, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Temecula, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.8% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  259.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% lower
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower