Atlanta, Georgia vs. Metuchen, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Metuchen, New Jersey is 23.1% more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $172,377 in Metuchen, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metuchen, New Jersey is more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Metuchen
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Metuchen, NJ
Compared to Atlanta, Metuchen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  20.0% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher