Piscataway, New Jersey vs. California City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in California City, California is 21.5% cheaper than Piscataway, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $39,246 in California City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Piscataway, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California City, California is cheaper than Piscataway, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in California City
than in Piscataway, New Jersey
Piscataway, NJ vs. California City, CA
Compared to Piscataway, California City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower