Johnston, Rhode Island vs. Piscataway, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Piscataway, New Jersey is 15.1% more expensive than Johnston, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $115,051 in Piscataway, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnston, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Piscataway, New Jersey is more expensive than Johnston, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Piscataway
than in Johnston, Rhode Island
Johnston, RI vs. Piscataway, NJ
Compared to Johnston, Piscataway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  34.5% higher
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower