Ramsey, New Jersey vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 84.1% more expensive than Ramsey, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $460,223 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ramsey, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Ramsey, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Ramsey, New Jersey
Ramsey, NJ vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Ramsey, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.1% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  204.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.7% lower
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower