Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Somerville, New Jersey


The cost of living in Somerville, New Jersey is 44.7% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $83,025 in Somerville, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerville, New Jersey is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Somerville
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Somerville, NJ
Compared to San Jose, Somerville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.7% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher

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