San Marcos, California vs. North Brunswick, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Brunswick, New Jersey is 21.1% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $39,447 in North Brunswick, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Brunswick, New Jersey is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in North Brunswick
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs. North Brunswick, NJ
Compared to San Marcos, North Brunswick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher