Santa Monica, California vs. Kearny, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kearny, New Jersey is 53.7% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $34,700 in Kearny, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kearny, New Jersey is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Kearny
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Kearny, NJ
Compared to Santa Monica, Kearny is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.7% lower
      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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.2% higher
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher