La Mesa, California vs. New Brunswick, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Brunswick, New Jersey is 24.8% cheaper than La Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $63,193 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Brunswick, New Jersey is cheaper than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in New Brunswick
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs. New Brunswick, NJ
Compared to La Mesa, New Brunswick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% lower
      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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  11.4% higher
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher