Rancho San Diego, California vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 3.6% cheaper than Rancho San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $48,198 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is cheaper than Rancho San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Jersey City
than in Rancho San Diego, California
Rancho San Diego, CA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Rancho San Diego, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  22.5% higher
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher