Santa Monica, California vs. Matawan, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Matawan, New Jersey is 54.9% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $22,545 in Matawan, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Matawan, New Jersey is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Matawan
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Matawan, NJ
Compared to Santa Monica, Matawan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.9% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.1% higher
  Commute
  30.8% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher