San Jose, California vs. Edison, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Edison, New Jersey is 39.6% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $181,256 in Edison, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Edison, New Jersey is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Edison
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Edison, NJ
Compared to San Jose, Edison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% higher
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher