Madison, New Jersey vs. Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey is 18.7% cheaper than Madison, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $40,670 in Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey is cheaper than Madison, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Monroe township (Middlesex County)
than in Madison, New Jersey
Madison, NJ vs. Monroe Township (Middlesex County), NJ
Compared to Madison, Monroe Township (Middlesex County) is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  13.5% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower