San Jose, California vs. New Providence, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Providence, New Jersey is 29.6% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $168,893 in New Providence, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Providence, New Jersey is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in New Providence
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. New Providence, NJ
Compared to San Jose, New Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher