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Cost of Living Calculator - Elizabeth, New Jersey vs Santa Monica, California

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 126.8% more expensive than Elizabeth, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $113,416 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
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• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Elizabeth, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
275% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Elizabeth, New Jersey
Elizabeth, NJ vs Santa_Monica, CA
Compared to Elizabeth, Santa_Monica is:
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  126.8% higher
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  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  483.1% higher
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  Utilities
  28.8% lower
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  10.3% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
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  Personal
  2.8% lower
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