El Cerrito, California vs. New Brunswick, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Brunswick, New Jersey is 42.3% cheaper than El Cerrito, California.

You would need a salary of $57,659 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cerrito, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Brunswick, New Jersey is cheaper than El Cerrito, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in New Brunswick
than in El Cerrito, California
El Cerrito, CA vs. New Brunswick, NJ
Compared to El Cerrito, New Brunswick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.3% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.3% higher
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher