Hoboken, New Jersey vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 69.1% more expensive than Hoboken, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $270,547 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Hoboken, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Hoboken, New Jersey
Hoboken, NJ vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Hoboken, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.1% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.0% lower
  Commute
  1.8% lower
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower