Alpine, New Jersey vs. Hillsborough, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hillsborough, California is 79.6% more expensive than Alpine, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $359,121 in Hillsborough, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpine, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hillsborough, California is more expensive than Alpine, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Hillsborough
than in Alpine, New Jersey
Alpine, NJ vs. Hillsborough, CA
Compared to Alpine, Hillsborough is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.6% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher