San Jose, California vs. Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fair Lawn, New Jersey is 37.4% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $156,512 in Fair Lawn, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fair Lawn, New Jersey is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Fair Lawn
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Fair Lawn, NJ
Compared to San Jose, Fair Lawn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.4% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% higher
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher