Boston, Massachusetts vs. Toms River township, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Toms River township, New Jersey is 32.2% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $50,847 in Toms River township, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Toms River township, New Jersey is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Toms River township
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Toms River Township, NJ
Compared to Boston, Toms River Township is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% lower
      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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  25.5% lower
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower