San Diego, California vs. Piscataway, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Piscataway, New Jersey is 22.3% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $31,072 in Piscataway, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Piscataway, New Jersey is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Piscataway
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Piscataway, NJ
Compared to San Diego, Piscataway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher