Wayne, New Jersey vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 106.0% more expensive than Wayne, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $103,007 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wayne, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redwood City, California is more expensive than Wayne, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
185% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Wayne, New Jersey
Wayne, NJ vs. Redwood City, CA
Compared to Wayne, Redwood City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  106.0% higher
      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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  270.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher