East Brunswick, New Jersey vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 68.0% more expensive than East Brunswick, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $167,969 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in East Brunswick, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than East Brunswick, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in San Jose
than in East Brunswick, New Jersey
East Brunswick, NJ vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to East Brunswick, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.0% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  169.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower