What is a pro or con of living in East Palo Alto, Californiacompared to Piscataway, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 109% more expensive in East Palo Alto.

What salary do I need to live in East Palo Alto, California copmared to Piscataway, New Jersey?

A salary of $86,000 in Piscataway, New Jersey should increase to $127,343 in East Palo Alto, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PISCATAWAY vs. EAST PALO ALTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Piscataway, New Jersey vs. East Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Palo Alto, California is 48.1% more expensive than Piscataway, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $127,343 in East Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Piscataway, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, East Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Piscataway, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in East Palo Alto
than in Piscataway, New Jersey

Piscataway, NJ vs. East Palo Alto, CA

Compared to Piscataway, East Palo Alto is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

48.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

185.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

21.6% lower

Commute

2.1% lower

Health

18.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Piscataway, New Jersey vs. East Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Piscataway, NJ vs. East Palo Alto, CA

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