Madison, Wisconsin vs. South River, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South River, New Jersey is 18.2% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $88,683 in South River, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South River, New Jersey is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in South River
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. South River, NJ
Compared to Madison, South River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  62.7% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher