Santa Monica, California vs. South Orange Village, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Orange Village, New Jersey is 38.2% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $46,341 in South Orange Village, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Orange Village, New Jersey is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in South Orange Village
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. South Orange Village, NJ
Compared to Santa Monica, South Orange Village is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.2% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.3% higher
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher