Alpine, New Jersey vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 27.5% cheaper than Alpine, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $65,241 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpine, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is cheaper than Alpine, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in San Francisco
than in Alpine, New Jersey
Alpine, NJ vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Alpine, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  17.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher