Bridgewater, New Jersey vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 26.8% more expensive than Bridgewater, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $95,072 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bridgewater, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Bridgewater, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Bridgewater, New Jersey
Bridgewater, NJ vs. Los_Angeles, CA
Compared to Bridgewater, Los_Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  18.7% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower