Albany, New York vs. South River, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South River, New Jersey is 24.2% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $62,124 in South River, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South River, 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
66% more expensive in South River
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. South River, NJ
Compared to Albany, South River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  59.4% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher