Ithaca, New York vs. New Brunswick, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Brunswick, New Jersey is 16.7% more expensive than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $105,000 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Brunswick, New Jersey is more expensive than Ithaca, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in New Brunswick
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs. New Brunswick, NJ
Compared to Ithaca, New Brunswick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  65.3% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher