Benicia, California vs. Somerset, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerset, New Jersey is 20.9% cheaper than Benicia, California.

You would need a salary of $39,547 in Somerset, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Benicia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerset, New Jersey is cheaper than Benicia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Somerset
than in Benicia, California
Benicia, CA vs. Somerset, NJ
Compared to Benicia, Somerset is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher

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