Pleasanton, California vs. Bridgewater, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bridgewater, New Jersey is 39.3% cheaper than Pleasanton, California.

You would need a salary of $151,813 in Bridgewater, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Pleasanton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bridgewater, New Jersey is cheaper than Pleasanton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Bridgewater
than in Pleasanton, California
Pleasanton, CA vs. Bridgewater, NJ
Compared to Pleasanton, Bridgewater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher