Elizabeth, New Jersey vs. Essex, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Essex, Maryland is 17.3% cheaper than Elizabeth, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $61,989 in Essex, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Essex, Maryland is cheaper than Elizabeth, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Essex
than in Elizabeth, New Jersey
Elizabeth, NJ vs. Essex, MD
Compared to Elizabeth, Essex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher