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


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 117.2% more expensive than Somerset, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $108,586 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerset, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Somerset, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
283% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Somerset, New Jersey
Somerset, NJ vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Somerset, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  117.2% higher
      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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  441.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.2% lower
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower

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