Cost of Living Calculator - Scotch Plains, New Jersey vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 15.8% cheaper than Scotch Plains, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $63,141 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Scotch Plains, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Scotch Plains, New Jersey
Scotch Plains, NJ vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Scotch Plains, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  37.4% lower
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower

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