Jefferson, New Jersey vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 168.9% more expensive than Jefferson, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $134,471 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jefferson, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Jefferson, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
284% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Jefferson, New Jersey
Jefferson, NJ vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Jefferson, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  168.9% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  451.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% lower
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower