San Francisco, California vs. Elizabeth, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elizabeth, New Jersey is 50.9% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $24,570 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elizabeth, New Jersey is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Elizabeth
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Elizabeth, NJ
Compared to San Francisco, Elizabeth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.9% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower