Sunnyvale, California vs. New Brunswick, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Brunswick, New Jersey is 59.1% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $49,112 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Brunswick, New Jersey is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in New Brunswick
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. New Brunswick, NJ
Compared to Sunnyvale, New Brunswick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.1% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.4% higher
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher