What is a pro or con of living in Wildwood, New Jerseycompared to Santa Monica, California?

Median Home Cost is 69% cheaper in Wildwood.

What salary do I need to live in Wildwood, New Jersey copmared to Santa Monica, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Santa Monica, California could decrease to $20,596 in Wildwood, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SANTA MONICA vs. WILDWOOD
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Monica, California vs. Wildwood, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wildwood, New Jersey is 58.8% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $20,596 in Wildwood, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Wildwood, 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 Wildwood
than in Santa Monica, California

Santa Monica, CA vs. Wildwood, NJ

Compared to Santa Monica, Wildwood is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

58.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

86.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

35.1% higher

Commute

41.9% lower

Health

8.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Santa Monica, California vs. Wildwood, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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