Burlington, Massachusetts vs. Emerson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Emerson, New Jersey is 3.9% cheaper than Burlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $170,183 in Emerson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Emerson, New Jersey is cheaper than Burlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Emerson
than in Burlington, Massachusetts
Burlington, MA vs. Emerson, NJ
Compared to Burlington, Emerson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  37.5% higher
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower