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


The cost of living in Summit, New Jersey is 31.2% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $34,430 in Summit, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Summit, New Jersey is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Summit
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs Summit, NJ
Compared to Santa Monica, Summit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.1% higher
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher

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