Sayreville, New Jersey vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 74.1% more expensive than Sayreville, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $348,178 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sayreville, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Sayreville, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
193% more expensive in San Jose
than in Sayreville, New Jersey
Sayreville, NJ vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Sayreville, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.1% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  221.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower