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 $113,456 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• 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:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  126.8% higher
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  483.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.8% lower
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower

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