Red Bank, New Jersey vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 115.6% more expensive than Red Bank, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $420,464 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Red Bank, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Red Bank, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
202% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Red Bank, New Jersey
Red Bank, NJ vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Red Bank, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  115.6% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  382.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% lower
  Commute
  59.1% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower