Santa Monica, California vs. Edison, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Edison, New Jersey is 52.2% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $23,887 in Edison, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Edison, 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 Edison
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa_Monica, CA vs. Edison, NJ
Compared to Santa_Monica, Edison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.2% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.0% higher
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher