Hazlet, New Jersey vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 126.0% more expensive than Hazlet, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $113,009 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hazlet, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Hazlet, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
263% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Hazlet, New Jersey
Hazlet, NJ vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Hazlet, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  126.0% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  390.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% lower
  Commute
  45.9% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower