Piscataway, New Jersey vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 9.8% more expensive than Piscataway, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $54,896 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Piscataway, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is more expensive than Piscataway, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Elk Grove
than in Piscataway, New Jersey
Piscataway, NJ vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to Piscataway, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower