What is a pro or con of living in Fremont, Californiacompared to Watchung, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 62% more expensive in Fremont.

What salary do I need to live in Fremont, California copmared to Watchung, New Jersey?

A salary of $50,000 in Watchung, New Jersey should increase to $69,065 in Fremont, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WATCHUNG vs. FREMONT
Cost of Living Comparison

Watchung, New Jersey vs. Fremont, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fremont, California is 38.1% more expensive than Watchung, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $69,065 in Fremont, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Watchung, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fremont, California is more expensive than Watchung, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Fremont
than in Watchung, New Jersey

Watchung, NJ vs. Fremont, CA

Compared to Watchung, Fremont is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

38.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

69.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.1% lower

Commute

13.7% lower

Health

19.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Watchung, New Jersey vs. Fremont, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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