Cost of Living Calculator - Piscataway, New Jersey vs Lancaster, California


The cost of living in Lancaster, California is 7.7% cheaper than Piscataway, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $46,148 in Lancaster, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Piscataway, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, California is cheaper than Piscataway, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Piscataway, New Jersey
Piscataway, NJ vs Lancaster, CA
Compared to Piscataway, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower

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