What is a pro or con of living in New York, New Yorkcompared to Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 93% more expensive in New York.

What salary do I need to live in New York, New York copmared to Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey?

A salary of $75,000 in Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey should increase to $119,405 in New York, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP (MERCER COUNTY) vs. NEW YORK
Cost of Living Comparison

Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 59.2% more expensive than Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $119,405 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in New York
than in Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey

Lawrence Township (Mercer County), NJ vs. New York, NY

Compared to Lawrence Township (Mercer County), New York is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

59.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

137.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

32.6% higher

Commute

75.0% higher

Health

31.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

12.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey vs. New York, New York

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Lawrence Township (Mercer County), NJ vs. New York, NY

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