Fountain Valley, California vs. New Brunswick, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Brunswick, New Jersey is 36.2% cheaper than Fountain Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $95,720 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Brunswick, New Jersey is cheaper than Fountain Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in New Brunswick
than in Fountain Valley, California
Fountain Valley, CA vs. New Brunswick, NJ
Compared to Fountain Valley, New Brunswick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% higher
  Commute
  13.5% higher
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher