Cost of Living Calculator - Alpine, New Jersey vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 36.1% cheaper than Alpine, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $47,906 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpine, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is cheaper than Alpine, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in San Jose
than in Alpine, New Jersey
Alpine, NJ vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Alpine, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower

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