Modesto, California vs. Bergenfield, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bergenfield, New Jersey is 15.2% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $57,615 in Bergenfield, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bergenfield, New Jersey is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Bergenfield
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Bergenfield, NJ
Compared to Modesto, Bergenfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  27.4% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher