Alpine, New Jersey vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 52.3% cheaper than Alpine, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $95,306 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpine, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Alpine, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in San Diego
than in Alpine, New Jersey
Alpine, NJ vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Alpine, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.3% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower