Turlock, California vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 140.0% more expensive than Turlock, California.

You would need a salary of $119,991 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Turlock, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Turlock, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
280% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Turlock, California
Turlock, CA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Turlock, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  140.0% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  414.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.6% lower
  Commute
  64.0% higher
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher