Santa Monica, California vs. Westfield, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Westfield, New Jersey is 36.3% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $414,288 in Westfield, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Westfield, New Jersey is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Westfield
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Westfield, NJ
Compared to Santa Monica, Westfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.8% higher
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher