Branchburg, New Jersey vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 10.3% more expensive than Branchburg, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $55,140 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Branchburg, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Branchburg, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Boston
than in Branchburg, New Jersey
Branchburg, NJ vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Branchburg, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher