Sacramento, California vs. New Brunswick, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Brunswick, New Jersey is 5.6% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $47,204 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Brunswick, New Jersey is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in New Brunswick
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. New Brunswick, NJ
Compared to Sacramento, New Brunswick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher