Albany, New York vs. New Brunswick, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Brunswick, New Jersey is 19.0% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $187,963 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Brunswick, New Jersey is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in New Brunswick
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. New Brunswick, NJ
Compared to Albany, New Brunswick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  52.5% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher