San Diego, California vs. Mahwah, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mahwah, New Jersey is 13.8% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $43,080 in Mahwah, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mahwah, New Jersey is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Mahwah
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Mahwah, NJ
Compared to San Diego, Mahwah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  12.1% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher