New Brunswick, New Jersey vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 39.7% more expensive than New Brunswick, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $223,554 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than New Brunswick, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in San Diego
than in New Brunswick, New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to New Brunswick, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  156.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower