San Jose, California vs. Westfield, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Westfield, New Jersey is 19.4% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $40,302 in Westfield, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Westfield, New Jersey is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Westfield
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Westfield, NJ
Compared to San Jose, Westfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher