What is a pro or con of living in Santa Monica, Californiacompared to East Hanover, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 154% more expensive in Santa Monica.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Monica, California copmared to East Hanover, New Jersey?

A salary of $142,000 in East Hanover, New Jersey should increase to $261,939 in Santa Monica, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

EAST HANOVER vs. SANTA MONICA
Cost of Living Comparison

East Hanover, New Jersey vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 84.5% more expensive than East Hanover, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $261,939 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in East Hanover, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than East Hanover, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in East Hanover, New Jersey

East Hanover, NJ vs. Santa Monica, CA

Compared to East Hanover, Santa Monica is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

84.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

230.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

24.3% lower

Commute

17.0% higher

Health

9.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

12.5% lower

Cost of Food

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East Hanover, New Jersey vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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East Hanover, NJ vs. Santa Monica, CA

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