East Lansing, Michigan vs. New Brunswick, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Brunswick, New Jersey is 27.3% more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $140,000 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Brunswick, New Jersey is more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in New Brunswick
than in East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing, MI vs. New Brunswick, NJ
Compared to East Lansing, New Brunswick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% higher
  Commute
  52.9% higher
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher