Wantage, New Jersey vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 30.6% more expensive than Wantage, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $92,811 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wantage, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is more expensive than Wantage, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Santa Clarita
than in Wantage, New Jersey
Wantage, NJ vs. Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Wantage, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower