Annandale, New Jersey vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 119.8% more expensive than Annandale, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $439,612 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Annandale, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Annandale, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
207% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Annandale, New Jersey
Annandale, NJ vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Annandale, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  119.8% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  377.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% lower
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower