Livingston, New Jersey vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 2.6% more expensive than Livingston, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $123,069 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Livingston, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Livingston, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in San Diego
than in Livingston, New Jersey
Livingston, NJ vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Livingston, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower