Bridgewater, New Jersey vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 54.7% more expensive than Bridgewater, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $270,683 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bridgewater, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Bridgewater, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in San Jose
than in Bridgewater, New Jersey
Bridgewater, NJ vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Bridgewater, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.7% higher
      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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower