Middlesex, New Jersey vs. Indio, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indio, California is 7.0% cheaper than Middlesex, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $65,114 in Indio, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Middlesex, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indio, California is cheaper than Middlesex, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
26% cheaper in Indio
than in Middlesex, New Jersey
Middlesex, NJ vs. Indio, CA
Compared to Middlesex, Indio is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower