Long Beach, California vs. Piscataway, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Piscataway, New Jersey is 21.7% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $39,158 in Piscataway, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Piscataway, New Jersey is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Piscataway
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Piscataway, NJ
Compared to Long Beach, Piscataway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% higher
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher