Bernardsville, New Jersey vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 34.4% more expensive than Bernardsville, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $262,031 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bernardsville, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Bernardsville, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in San Jose
than in Bernardsville, New Jersey
Bernardsville, NJ vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Bernardsville, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  6.3% higher
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower