South Orange Village, New Jersey vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 61.8% more expensive than South Orange Village, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $323,690 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Orange Village, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than South Orange Village, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in South Orange Village, New Jersey
South Orange Village, NJ vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to South Orange Village, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.8% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% lower
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower