Edgewater, New Jersey vs. Elizabeth, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elizabeth, New Jersey is 18.4% cheaper than Edgewater, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $40,782 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Edgewater, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elizabeth, New Jersey is cheaper than Edgewater, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Elizabeth
than in Edgewater, New Jersey
Edgewater, NJ vs. Elizabeth, NJ
Compared to Edgewater, Elizabeth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower