San Bruno, California vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 35.8% cheaper than San Bruno, California.

You would need a salary of $77,082 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in San Bruno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is cheaper than San Bruno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Jersey City
than in San Bruno, California
San Bruno, CA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to San Bruno, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.8% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.2% higher
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower