What is a pro or con of living in Somerset, Massachusettscompared to Livingston, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 42% cheaper in Somerset.

What salary do I need to live in Somerset, Massachusetts copmared to Livingston, New Jersey?

A salary of $300,000 in Livingston, New Jersey could decrease to $206,969 in Somerset, Massachusetts (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.

LIVINGSTON vs. SOMERSET
Cost of Living Comparison

Livingston, New Jersey vs. Somerset, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerset, Massachusetts is 31.0% cheaper than Livingston, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $206,969 in Somerset, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Livingston, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Somerset, Massachusetts is cheaper than Livingston, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Somerset
than in Livingston, New Jersey

Livingston, NJ vs. Somerset, MA

Compared to Livingston, Somerset is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

51.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.4% higher

Commute

41.0% lower

Health

10.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Livingston, New Jersey vs. Somerset, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Livingston, NJ vs. Somerset, MA

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