Santa Monica, California vs. New Brunswick, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Brunswick, New Jersey is 57.8% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $21,111 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Brunswick, New Jersey is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in New Brunswick
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. New Brunswick, NJ
Compared to Santa Monica, New Brunswick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.8% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.6% higher
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher