Iselin, New Jersey vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 33.9% more expensive than Iselin, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $133,890 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Iselin, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Iselin, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in San Diego
than in Iselin, New Jersey
Iselin, NJ vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Iselin, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower