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


The cost of living in Dayton, New Jersey is 53.1% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $225,083 in Dayton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, New Jersey is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Dayton
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs Dayton, NJ
Compared to Santa Monica, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.1% lower
      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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.1% higher
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher

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