Cost of Living Calculator - Berkeley, California vs New Brunswick, New Jersey


The cost of living in New Brunswick, New Jersey is 51.8% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $24,087 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Brunswick, New Jersey is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in New Brunswick
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs New_Brunswick, NJ
Compared to Berkeley, New_Brunswick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.8% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.3% higher
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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